Ronald Katsuyama

I was a colleague of Ron´s from 1990 to 2008. While our disciplines did not overlap, I was always impressed with Ron´s work. However, I was most impressed by Ron´s style. He had an inner peace which by his very presence he shared with others. I for one am better for having known him and I am sure that I am the only one who had that experience. The world needs more people like Ron..

I was a colleague of Ron's for many years in the University of Dayton Psychology Department. I recall many wonderful conversations with Ron about second language acquisition and psychology, including the one we had when I interviewed for a position at UD in 2001. Ron was a caring and sensitive person and a great colleague. I'll miss him.

Dr. Katsuyama was my advisor @ UD 1994-1995. He was one of my favorite instructors in my college years and I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.

I was shocked when I heard this sad news. Dr. Katsuyama was my favorite professor when I was a student at the University of Dayton. He was very patient and nice to every student. I regarded him as my role model throughout every piece of life. I will never never never forget Dr. Katsuyama.

It is hard for us to believe that Ron is no longer with us. That is the penalty when we move far away from home and old friends. We send our love and prayers to Jane and his family. We miss him and the marvelous conversations we used to have.

Dr. Ron Katsuyama was a favorite professor of mine while I did my graduate schooling at the University of Dayton. He chaired my thesis. He also created videos while demonstrating the stages of development as defined by Jean Piaget. I was just watching the three old videos this evening and looked his name up only to find the obituary. My heart goes out to his family. In my experience, he was kind, caring, and supportive. He was intelligent and wise. My son was impacted as well. I fully...

I was fortunate to have worked with Ron at the University of Dayton for several years prior to his retirement. Ron was so welcoming and kind to me as a new faculty member in the Department of Psychology. I will always be grateful for Ron's encouragement and support as a colleague, and I will miss his warmth and friendship. My thoughts are with Ron's family and friends.

I was in SF Troop 12 with Ron and he was truly the nicest and most supportive person I've ever met. As an older scout three years my enior, he took this awkward Tenderfoot Scout and patiently moulded me into an able scout and young man.
If I had an older brother, it would have been Ron! Being an upperclassman at GWHS and UCB, I lost track of Ron but heard of his many of accomplishments through his mother Alice, my mother's best friend.

I will never forget Ron's kindness and...

Ron was a good friend and an inspiration. His commitment to equality, human rights, and care for all human beings was part of everything he did. We will miss him. Kim & Paul