Ronald C. Heiser, 77

October 30, 2017

Ronald C. Heiser, 77, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday , October 30, 2017.
He was the husband of Dolores Chiavaroli Heiser, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage this past May 10th. Born in Fountain Springs, PA, he was the eldest son of the late Melvin C. and Lorraine M. Fennessey Heiser.
Ronald had worked for the Winchell Company of Philadelphia for many years. Following this, he had worked for Man’s World Gentlemans Clothier in Delaware. Following his retirement, he had worked at the National Toy Train Museum in Strasburg.
He enjoyed trains, was a big baseball and football fan, and loved to read. His family was his greatest treasure and was a great husband, father, and grandfather.
Ronald was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
A US Army veteran, Ronald had served as an SP4 from 1963 to 1965.
In addition to his wife, Dolores, he is survived by his children: Ronald Heiser of Ephrata, and Michelle Heiser Sturtevant married to Scott Sturtevant of Barboursville, VA; 6 grandchildren: Ashlee, Amber, Alyssa, Paul, Emma, and Isabella. He is also survived by his siblings: James of Vorhees, NJ, David of Philadelphia, and Lori of Houston, TX.
Friends will be received at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 11AM-12Noon, with Mass to follow at 12 Noon. Interment in Landis Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Ronald’s memory to the National Toy Train Museum, Box 248, Strasburg, PA 17579.