Ronald L. Keyser, Sr., 83

Ronald Lamar Keyser, Sr., 83, husband of Catherine “Cathy” R. (Hertzel) Keyser, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at Meadowood Senior Living in Lansdale.

Born in Sellersville, he was the son of the late Howard W. Keyser and Bessie (Clemmer) Keyser.

Ronald joined the United States Air Force after graduating from High School. He came home early and was forced to cut his service time short in order to care for his ill mother and started working for Keyser Miller Ford. Ronald was the President and operator of Keyser Miller Ford in Collegeville for many years before retiring at the age of 53. He made sure to enjoy his retirement. Ronald was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, skiing, and golfing. He enjoyed a cross-country trip that he and his wife, Cathy went on. They left from Rangeley, Maine and ended in Alaska, towing their 5th-wheel trailer.

Surviving along with his wife, Cathy of 65 years, is his son Ronald L. Keyser, Jr., husband of Joanne; daughter Shannon Heimbach, wife of Jerry; grandchildren Collin Keyser, Caitlin Grungo, Austin Morgan, Jack Morgan, and Lindsay Sivick; great grandchildren Stella, Colette, Karlyn, and Kinsley. He is predeceased by his son Gregory H. Keyser and his sister Linda K. Bare.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home (595 W. Main St., Trappe, PA 19426) with The Reverend Rebecca Schanely officiating. Burial will be held privately by the family at a later date. Visitation will also be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 10:00AM-11:00AM at the funeral home.

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Dear Cathy,
Ron was "one of a kind" and a very special friend. He was always smiling and joking around. We have many years of fond memories with Ron. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Love, Ron & Judy

~ Ronald & Judy Freed
2/17/2026 3:15:02 PM

Following up on my wife Joanne’s message about Ron, I too wish to convey my condolences to Cathy and other family members. As a Pleasant Island neighbor in Maine, I fondly remember Ron as a man of great generosity. Always helpful, always confident, he was fun to be with, be it on the golf course in Rangeley, at breakfastes in Oqussoc, on outings to Middle Dam and the Rapid River, or simply sitting on his front deck overlooking Cupsuptic Lake. It was fun talking with Ron about trout fishing, his beloved Eagles, or just about his philosophy of live and let live. He was devoted to his good wife Cathy, and to his children and grandkids. Joanne and I were fortunate to have shared a portion of our lives with Ron, and we extend our warmest thoughts to Cathy in these days ahead without her beloved husband.

Chuck Knox
North Hampton, New Hampshire

~ Chuck Knox
2/16/2026 8:37:35 AM

Great boss

~ David Hackett Douglassville, PA
2/14/2026 8:35:19 PM

Sorry for your loss

~ Scott McKay Schwenksville, PA
2/12/2026 5:37:07 PM

Cathy, so sorry to hear about Ron. He was a great guy and it was a pleasure to have known him ! Cy

~ Cy Eastlack Elberta, Al
2/12/2026 1:36:21 PM

I’m very sad to hear the news of Ron’s passing. My condolences go out to the Keyser family.
Ron hired me at the dealership forty years ago and became a mentor as I progressed in my long career at Keyser Miller. I still reflect on life lessons learned from him all those years ago.

~ Rick Hand
2/12/2026 12:31:45 PM

Dearest Cath, will always cherish our memories with you and Ron. Our heart goes out to out to you and the rest of the family. Be strong, ❤️ Mike and Vicki

~ Vicki Gochnauer
2/12/2026 11:39:01 AM

So sad to hear this news and I am very sorry for your loss, but I know he left a lifetime of memories! He will be greatly missed.

~ Lori Roberts Williams
2/12/2026 11:15:22 AM

Our Prayers are with you, Kathy and your family.

~ Bill Cody
2/12/2026 11:14:55 AM

Cathy,Ron and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was such a nice person. You’ve been blessed with a lifetime of wonderful memories.
Please know that I’m thinking of you and your family at this time. Take care of yourself.
Karen Cimorelli

~ Karen Cimorelli
2/12/2026 11:09:51 AM

Dear Cathy: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I’m sure Brent was up there waiting for Ron with a fishing pole so they could fish together once again. Sorry I can’t get to the funeral but know that I will be thinking of you. Love Mae

~ Mae Rohlfing
2/12/2026 10:02:36 AM