He graduated from Mexico High School in 1957 and would go on to further his education at the University of Missouri. After serving in the US Airforce he began a career in the Brick industry as manager at AP Green and retired after 42 years.
He had a passion for golf and enjoyed playing on a softball league. Ronald most of all loved being with his family.
Ronald is preceded in death by his parents Orville M. and Ruth Kehl, and his brother, Richard Kehl
He leaves behind his loving wife Dorothy; children, Sandra Tilford, Daniel Grant Kehl (Julie), and Samuel Towne Kehl; grandchildren, Brandon Daniel Tilford (Christina), Daniel Grant Kehl II (Mattie), Katie Elizabeth Kehl, and Daniel Grant Kehl III.
The family will have a private graveside in his honor.