Daniel R. Keyser passed away at the age of 92 on September 2, 2026. He was born on December 23, 1933, near Washington, VA (Rappahannock Co.). He is predeceased by his parents, Robert L. Keyser and Addie Wharton Keyser, along with his siblings, Donald Keyser, Virginia Cloud, Marie Martin Rutherford, and Jeanette Pullen. He is also predeceased by his loving wife, Henrietta (Sally) Dwyer Keyser.

Daniel is survived by his children Debbie and Danny Keyser, grandchildren Josh Smallwood (Gita), Katie Pifer (Brandon), and David Keyser (Caroline), along with 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his “adopted” Fresh Air Fund children Michael Cook, Michelle Cook Parker, and families, having been a part of our lives for over 50 years.

Daniel graduated from Washington High School in 1953, while employed by the high school as a bus driver. He enlisted in the United States Army (Korean War). After serving he moved to Winchester VA in 1956 starting his career at O’Sullivan Corp, later working and retiring as a photographer for the government. After his retirement, he returned to Rappahannock County as a farmer and a beloved school bus driver. He believed in giving back to his community by helping others, and volunteering for the Loan Closet, Sperryville Water & Sewer Authority, and lawn maintenance for the Masonic Cemetery in Washington, VA. He attended the Scrabble Senior Center for many years, taking pride in assisting with activities and events.

Always ready with a joke and a big smile, he was a friend to so many.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Masonic Lodge, 392 Tiger Valley Road, Washington, Virginia 22747 for lawn care of the Masonic cemetery grounds.

A private service for immediate family is being held, followed by a public Celebration of Life to be held on Oct. 24, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 3748 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville, VA.