Ronald "Ron" Dee Kammeyer

Born and raised in Corona, California, Ron later resided in San Jacinto, California. He cherished spending time at his beloved cabin in Idyllwild, where he built a beautiful deck overlooking Strawberry Creek with a breathtaking view of Lily Rock. Whether he was surrounded by family, enjoying the mountain air, or blasting his favorite music from the deck, it was there that some of his family's most treasured memories were made.

Ron is survived by his wife, Cyndi Kammeyer; his daughters, Alissa Holster and her husband, Keith Holster, and Chantel Bristow and her husband, Ryan Bristow; his stepson, Danny Hollingsworth and his wife, Heather Hollingsworth; and his stepdaughter, Sondra Rogoff and her husband, David Rogoff. He was a proud grandfather to Landon Bristow, Summer Bristow, Jacob Mutka-Holster, Shaylee Mutka-Holster, Jackson Holster, Riley Holster, Atalie Hollingsworth, Danny Hollingsworth, Elijah Singleton, Evan Singleton, Emma Singleton, Josh Rogoff, and Stella Rogoff. Ron is also survived by his siblings: Cynthia Crowe and her husband, Bill Crowe; Terilyn Brown and her husband, Bob Brown; Julie Phenicie and her husband, Rick Phenicie; and Darrel Kammeyer and his wife, Suzanne Kammeyer.

He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Tanille, and his parents, Kenneth and Carol Kammeyer.

An Eagle Scout and lifelong learner, Ron earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Cal Poly Pomona. Following in the footsteps of his father, Kenneth Kammeyer, Ron became owner of Kammeyer & Associates and continued the family legacy of excellence in landscape architecture for decades. He became a registered landscape architect in California, Nevada, Hawaii, and British Columbia, Canada, and was widely respected for his vision, expertise, and dedication to his profession.

Throughout his career, Ron contributed to hundreds of projects, leaving his creative touch on parks, neighborhoods, public spaces, and countless landscapes enjoyed by generations.

A few notable examples include South Coast Plaza, the California Scenario with Isamu Noguchi, the Navajo Nation Veterans Memorial in Window Rock, Arizona, Dos Lagos in Corona, the Veterans Memorial and Gold Star Families Memorial in Norco, and Keōpūolani Park in Hawaii. He also worked closely with the Segerstrom family on several South Coast Plaza projects and contributed to countless parks, golf courses, master-planned communities, water parks, churches, and public spaces throughout his career. Creating beauty was not simply just his profession it was part of who he was. Whether designing a family home, an outdoor sanctuary, or a large public project, Ron had a unique ability to transform spaces into something special. His creativity, vision, and artistic touch can still be seen in the landscapes he shaped and the homes he lovingly created.

Ron also served as City Landscape Architect for Rancho Palos Verdes, Perris, and San Jacinto. He generously donated his time and talents to numerous churches and served as an expert landscape architecture witness in legal cases. He was also a dedicated board member of the Idyllwild Historic Preservation District.

One of Ron's most cherished legacies was the preservation of the Prado Dam Bicentennial Mural, the largest patriotic mural in America. As a junior in high school in 1975, Ron and his friend, Perry Schaefer, won a design competition against the senior class. Their design was painted in 1976 to celebrate America's Bicentennial and 200 years of freedom. Decades later, when the mural faced removal by the Army Corps of Engineers, Ron fought with his heart and soul to save it. What followed was a long battle that united a community around something they loved and believed in. Thanks to Ron's determination and unwavering commitment, future generations will continue to enjoy this treasured piece of American history. The mural stands today as a lasting testament to his vision, perseverance, patriotism, love for his community and evokes the heart and spirit of what freedom is to all of us.

Ron was an honorable man, deeply patriotic, and proud to be an American. He was a true gentleman with a heart of gold whose presence could light up a room. He loved a firm handshake and to look one in the eyes with genuine intent.

He loved his family deeply and would do anything to help, support, provide for, protect, and defend those he loved. Above all his accomplishments, Ron was most proud of being a father, grandfather, husband, brother, and friend.

Strong and steadfast was his faith in the Lord through every season of his life.

Ron's legacy lives on through the family he cherished, the communities he helped shape, and the countless lives he touched.

He will be dearly missed, forever loved, and never forgotten

A Funeral Service will be held at Miller-Jones Mortuary & Crematory, 165 West Seventh St., San Jacinto, CA 92583, US, on June 12, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

A Committal Service will be held at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, 2555 S Santa Fe Ave, San Jacinto, CA 92583, US, on June 12, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm.