Ronald H. Kehl

Ronald H. Kehl, 89, husband of Janet Kehl, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at his residence. Born in Bechtelsville, PA, he was the son of the late Henry and Emily (Kuser) Kehl. Ronald owned and operated Kehl's Auto Service on Route 100 and Main Street Bechtelsville, PA for many years. Ronnie was a modified stock car enthusiast, owner and partner of the #10 race car. He was a member of the Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. Ronald was a devoted fireman, serving as Fire Chief for Bechtelsville Fire Co. and Treasurer of Eastern Berks Fire Department. He was an avid boater and fisherman in Cape May, New Jersey, where he liked to spend his summers piloting his boats Nixbesser and All Fired Up. Surviving in addition to his wife Janet, is a son, Rick A. Kehl, husband of Carole; daughters Deborah K. Rhoads, wife of Jeffry C.; Christine Latch, wife of Robert; Kathy L. Hoffman, wife of Daniel W.; Angela K. Oswald, wife of William L.; grandchildren Matt Kehl, Mandy Currier, Benjamin Rhoads, Emily and Rob Latch, and Shane and Zachary Levengood. 12 grandchildren, and a brother, Dennis Kehl. He was predeceased by his sister, Verna Stengel. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1749 South Main St. Bechtelsville, PA. Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Luncheon will follow service at Bechtelsville Fire Co. Social Hall, 1817 North Main Street Bechtelsville, PA In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ronald's memory to the Bechtelsville Fire Company, 1817 North Main Street, Bechtelsville, PA 19505, or The Bally Community Ambulance, 537 Chestnut Street, Bally, PA 19503.