Ronald “Ron” Rutherford Geist, 87, of Washington D.C passed away on October 18, 2023 in Prince Frederick, MD.  Ron is survived by his wife Joan, his daughter Julie, his son Kyle, his brother Dave, his grandson CJ and his granddaughter Mia.  Ron was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Julia, and his sister Jean.

After graduating from Bladensburg High School, Ron enlisted in the Navy, where he was assigned to the Submarine Division.  After the Navy, Ron started his own business which became a local favorite, Pop’s Crabhouse. After selling the Crabhouse, Ron became the Chief Building Engineer for the Paralyzed Veterans of America from 1982 until his retirement in 2007.

Ron loved the simple things in life.  He took great pride in his yard and garden (especially his tomatoes).  When he wasn’t working in the garden, he was out on his boat crabbing.  He loved being on the water.  He also had a talent for playing the guitar and singing, which brought him immense joy and allowed him to share his love for country music with others.  Throughout his life, he always had a devoted dog(s) by his side.  His trademark, blue eyes and white hair, gave him the distinction of being known as the “Silver Fox”. Whether he was telling a story or we were telling a story about him, it always brought a smile or a laugh.

A viewing to honor Ron’s life will be held on Thursday, October 26th from 11 a.m to 1 p.m at the Rausch Funeral Home, located at 8325 Mt Harmony Ln, Owings, MD 20736.  The service will follow at 1 p.m.  Friends and family are invited to join in a Celebration of Life immediately following at the Hall at Huntingtown, where they can share cherished memories and stories of Ron’s remarkable life.

In lieu of flowers, Ron’s family kindly requests contributions be made to Children’s National Hospital Foundation Attention Gift Administration, 1 Inventa Place 6th Floor West, Silver Spring, MD 20910.  Children’s Hospital was a cause close to Ron’s heart.