Ronald Carroll Kyser

Ronald Carroll Kyser, age 67 of Columbus, died Thursday, October 9, 2014. Ronald was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, son of Dr. Marion Kyser and the late Carroll Kyser. Ronald graduated from Michigan State University and worked for more than 40 years as a construction manager and consultant and owner of R.C. Kyser and Associates Inc. Throughout his life, Ronald was an active and involved member of the community. Rugby has been part of his life for 50 years. He was a founding member of the Scioto Valley Rugby Football Club and was influential in the start of the Central Ohio High School Rugby program. He was also past Rugby coach for Watterson High School. He was active in the Columbus Downtown Rotary Club, Methodist ElderCare and North Broadway United Methodist Church. He was an intelligent, passionate, philanthropic, and devoted man. He enjoyed following all sports, especially Michigan State athletics, outdoor activities, bird watching and bee keeping. In addition, he loved traveling and appreciated time spent at Northern Grace, a family cottage in Benzonia, Michigan. Most of all, Ronald was passionate about his family. He was a proud family man who adored his wife and especially his daughters, telling stories and bragging about them often. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 39 years, Susan Kyser, who he referred to as the love of his life; beloved daughters, Lauren (Ray) Newsom, Stacey Kyser, and Alexandra (Daniel) Street; grandchildren, Olivia and Kyser Street and Annabel and Oak Newsom; mother, Dr. Marion Kyser; brother, Chris (JoEllen) Kyser; sisters, Cynthia Haas and Susan (Mike) Scalisi; nieces and nephews; and many other extended family members and dear friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Monday, October 13, 2014 at North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 East N. Broadway. Family will receive friends from 1-3 and 5-7 P.M. Sunday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd. Rev. Deborah Stevens officiating. Interment Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Methodist ElderCare Services, 5155 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43214, North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 East N. Broadway, Columbus, Ohio 43214, or to Columbus Rotary Foundation, 1225 Dublin Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43215. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com .