Robert Keeler Reynolds

Robert Keeler Reynolds
Robert Keeler Reynolds, 100, of Danbury, died peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Margaret "Peggy" Reynolds.
Mr. Reynolds was born on March 13, 1924, in Norwalk, CT, the son of Carlton and Frances C. Reynolds. He was a descendant of the early settlers of Norwalk, Greenwich and Ridgefield, and his great-great-great-great grandfathers, Capt. Nehemiah Keeler and Pvt. Jonathon Reynolds were in the local militia at the time of the battle of Ridgefield in 1777 during the Revolution. Capt. Nehemiah Keeler was a cousin of Timothy Keeler, proprietor of the historic Keeler Tavern in Ridgefield. He was a graduate of Norwalk High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society, and a graduate of Phillips Academy, Andover, MA. He also graduated from Yale University, School of Engineering, Class of 1945W. At Yale, he was a member of the varsity crew. He was also a member of the Yale Club of Danbury.
He was a veteran of WWII enlisting on December 7, 1942, and served as a pilot in the Army Air Force. He also served in the USAF Reserve in the 8591st Pilot Training Squadron, and in the 436th Troop Carrier Wing at Floyd Bennett Naval Air Station, New York; retiring as a major on December 7, 1968, after 26 years of service. He held an FAA Commercial Pilot's License since 1945. Upon graduation from college, he was employed by the Mallory Hat Company as an industrial engineer and then, by the Hat Corporation of America where he as Director of Engineering. He subsequently became a management consultant at Gemar Associates in Greenwich, plant manager at Interlake Steel in Newburgh, NY; and then facilities manager at robot manufacturer Unimation/Westinghouse in Danbury. After retiring in 1987, he formed RKR Consulting, a facilities management firm, among whose local clients were Branson Ultrasonics, Lorad, United Parcel Service and ATMI.
He was a member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He was also president and a director of the Ridgebury Cemetery Association and past president of the Danbury Cemetery Association which operates Wooster Cemetery. Mr. Reynolds was a member of St. James Church, Danbury where he served on the vestry and taught Sunday School for 18 years.
He is survived by three daughters: Margo Steiner of Marblehead, MA; Robin Broderick of Hooksett, NH; and Judith Reynolds of Danbury, plus two grandsons and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a younger brother, Philip Reynolds of Bloomfield, CT. In addition to his parents, and his wife, he was predeceased by his older brother, Richard. Funeral services will take place privately. Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, Danbury is in care of arrangements.