Heist

Ronald C. “Moleman” Heist, 72, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on March 7, 2023.

Ronald had a great sense of humor; so, it goes like this: Ronald was “hatched” on May 7, 1950, in Butler. He was the eldest son of the late Mary L. Heist and the late Charles P. Heist Jr.

Ronald had a very colorful and interesting life (and that’s putting it mildly!) Purple, lime green, orange, pink and yellow; the colors were far from mellow, he said “the brighter, the better!” But, when it came to songs you better “Paint it Black!” Anybody that knew Ron, they know what we’re talkin’ about!

Ron loved his oldies music and could name a tune in one note. A faithful caller to the oldies radio stations song request shows they all knew Ronald well. We will miss hearing, “this one is for Ronald.”

Ron had a unique personality, a genius in his own way, a child at heart. He loved building, he could look at a house and precisely recreate it with Legos or City Blocks; building was his passion. He was a prankster, when he pulled a good one, he had a twinkle in his eye and had that cute sheepish grin going on. He treasured his many friends and they thought the world of him. He helped them out and they helped him. We thank all of those friends who made Ronald’s life a memorable one; there was never a dull moment with Ronald, there was always an adventure to be had!

Ron loved to be in the creek and many have been with him on his boating adventures. What is a boat? To Ron it was anything that could float, that’s what made it fun, LOL! He loved playing games, he was a master at Monopoly, chess and checkers — he always had a strategy!

Growing up with our older brother was interesting! From the blaring oldies, mouse traps to booby traps, we never knew what was next. We will miss him so much, he was one of a kind. He would say “they busted the mold on him!” We’ll never forget his quick phone message, “It’s Ronald calling” click! A collector of many things, he left behind a “massive mole hill of stuff” for his sisters and brothers, oh do we have an adventure of our own!

Ronald is survived by two brothers, Timothy (Sherrie) Heist and James (Karen) Heist; three sisters, Cathy Heist, Debra Heist and Christine Holt; one niece, Autumn Holt; four nephews, Clayton Holt, Matthew Heist, Michael Heist and Christopher Heist; and many relatives.

Hey Heaven, it’s Ronald’s calling! As Ron would say, “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet!”

HEIST — Friends of Ronald C. “Moleman” Heist, who died Tuesday, March 7, 2023, will be received from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

In honor of Ronald, for the visitation, please wear bright colors and we’d love to hear your adventure stories — that will make him smile.

A celebration of life will be held immediately following at 5 p.m.

A private burial will take place at Greenlawn Burial Estates.

Memorial donations may be made to The Arc of Butler County, 112 Hollywood Drive, Suite 202, Butler, PA 16001; or All Saints Parish-St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 127 Franklin St., Butler, PA 16001.

Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.