RalphE. “Tophat” Keegan, 71, of Lafayette, IN, died at 2:06 AM Friday January 4, 2013 at St. Elizabeth East. He was born January 5, 1941, in Chicago, IL, to Howard “Butch Keegan and Helen Bowers Keegan. He was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Mr. Keegan was employed by ALCOA as a machinist in the tube mill dept. from June 1,1959 to February 1,2003 when he retired . His hobbies were collecting guns ,bowling, cooking and watching NASCAR and time spent with his family. Surviving Children are: Phillip Singler wife Donna Mike Singler, Regina Singler, Wendy Kincaid husband Brett, Margeret Keegan, Shawn Keegan wife Darcy Cousins Marsha and Ralph. Visitation will be 5PM-8PM Sunday January 6, 2013 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel Funeral Service 10AM Monday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel Officiating Rev. Guy Studebaker Burial will be at Pyrmont Cemetery. Preceded in death by Howard L Keegan Helen M. Keegan. Those wishing may contribute to the American Heart Assoc. or Natalies Second Chance Animal Rescue 10 South 16th St. Lafayette In 47904 .