Dr. Harry Robert Keiser, M.D
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Dr. Harry Robert Keiser, M.D

  • August 9, 1933 - November 23, 2011
  • Palm City, Florida
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“We will all miss Uncle Harry and his quick wit, brilliant mind and infectious laugh. Men like him are rare indeed. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Debra Shaw - Beverly Hills, CA

“I was honored to know Dr. Keiser at Waters Edge--he had great dignity even under the most trying of times. I have been inspired by his life. May you...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Kari Coughlin - Port St. Lucie, FL

“My hearfelt sympathy. ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Beverly Barton

“We are keeping the whole family in our prayers during this difficult time. I fondly remember going sailing with Rob and Dr. Keiser on the Chesapeake...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Terri Bourbon - Rockville, MD

“We knew Harry mainly from social events and later from the swimming pool at Palm Cove when he was doing physical rehab. We always found him to be...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Edmund&Maureen Lunder - palm city, FL

“My deepest sympathy to the family, I will miss Harry, and miss sharing our same day birthdays (Aug. 9th) and I am glad I met Harry and Phyllis...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Kim Neal - Palm City, FL - Friend

“I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Dr. Keiser in 2005 when I first moved to Palm City. He was then the Vice Commander of Flotilla 59 based in...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Diane Riggan - Palm City, FL

“On behalf of the staff of the Forest Hills Funeral Home and myself, I would like to extend our deepest, heartfelt condolences on the loss of your...Read More » ”
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Dr. Harry R. Keiser, 78, of Palm City, Florida, died November 23, 2011 after a long illness. He was born in Chicago and attended both Northwestern University undergraduate and medical schools. He completed residencies in internal medicine at the VA Research Hospital in Chicago and the University of California Hospital in San Francisco.

He joined the U.S. Public Health Service in 1960, working throughout his career at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, where he served in research and management positions. He retired in 1998 as Clinical Director of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and a Scientist Emeritus. He was also a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University Medical School.

Dr. Keiser authored and co-authored more than 200 articles for medical journals and textbooks. He was a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of numerous professional societies. He received several awards for his work at the NIH as well as recognition by the Washington Academy of Sciences for an outstanding and distinguished career in science.

Dr. Keiser was an avid sailor, spending many pleasant hours sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. He moved to Florida in 2002, where he joined the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, serving in several capacities.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of Palm City; two sons, Rudy Keiser of Reston, VA, and Robert Keiser of Germantown, MD; stepsons, Mark Bentz of Palm City, and Daniel Bentz of Stuart, FL; sister, Mary Ann Keiser Anderson of Northbrook, IL and Sarasota, FL; two grandsons and two nephews.

SERVICES: There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM on December 3, 2011 at Palm City Presbyterian Church with military Honors.

Donations may be made in Dr. Keiser's memory to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997, or to a charity of choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Forest Hills Funeral Homes Palm City Chapel.