Robert J. Keatley, age 85, husband of Ann L. (Corbin) Keatley and the late Jean L. Keatley, of Royersford, PA, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 in the Southeastern Veterans Center, Spring City, PA. Born on September 4, 1933 in Princeton, WV, he was a son of the late O.C. Keatley and Ethel (Pennington) Keatley. He was a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Institute and Wayne State University.

He grew up in a farming and coal-based community in WV and his love of flying and aircraft led him out of his hometown to other parts of the country to forge his own career path. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in Korea where his primary duty was to maintain military aircraft. He worked at various places in the aerospace industry such as General Electric, LTV, McDonall Douglas, and Maritn Marietta prior to becoming the owner of Mattern's Appliance in Eagleville, PA.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Jeff, husband of Anne Keatley of Royersford, PA, Michael, husband of Lauren Keatley of Blue Bell, PA, and Amy, wife of Gary Linde of Royersford, PA; and eight grandchildren. He was one of six siblings all of whom preceeded him in death.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his graveside service in the Washington Memorial Chapel Churchyard in Valley Forge Park on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 1:00 PM. All are also invited to attend his memorial service at Valley Forge Baptist, 616 S. Trappe Road, Collegeville, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Officiating will be Rev. Scott E. Wendal. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Valley Forge Baptist at the address above. Condolences may be made by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Royersford, Pennsylvania.