Ralph E Moll

Ralph E. Moll, 87, of Seisholtzville, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 in his home. His wife, Margaret E. (Crum) Moll died June 23, 2007. Ralph and Margie had celebrated 65 years of marriage on May 7, 2007. They were married in Idaho when Ralph was stationed in Spokane, WA.

Born in the village of Huff’s Church, he was the son of John L. and Gertie B. (Benfield) Moll. Ralph founded Moll’s Garage in Seisholtzville in 1946 to 1971. His son John continued the business until 1985. Ralph was the last surviving founder of the Seisholtzville Fire Company which was founded in 1948. He was assistant fire chief and later became fire chief. Ralph taught adult Sunday School at Huff’s Union Church at the age of 17. He joined the Army/Air Force after his mother died. He was a WWII veteran serving from 1941 to 1945 and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a P-38 air plane mechanic. He was in the 9 ^th Reconnaissance Squad and traveled throughout the United States. He served overseas in Africa, India and China spending 2 years in India. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion.

He is survived by Daughters, Rhoda L. (Moll) Shaner, Barto, Pamela A. Moll, Alburtis; Son, John R. Moll, Alburtis; Grandson, Alexander L. Schoenly with whom he resided and three other Grandchildren, Cynthia A. (Shaner) Pruiksma, Sheri L. (Shaner) DeMarco and Michael D. Shaner; Great Grandchildren, Nicole S. Kromer and Joseph L. DeMarco. He was predeceased in death by a Brother, Owen and four Sisters, Naomi (Moll) Bitting, Alverta (Moll) Benfield, Beulah (Moll) Crossley and a baby Sister, Sarah.

Memorial Services are Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:30 AM in Huff’s Lutheran Church. Inurnment with Military Honors in Huff’s Church Union Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church.

The family requests contributions in Ralph’s name may be made to Huff’s Union Church Capital Improvement Fund, 540 Conrad Road, Alburtis, PA 18011. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.