Clair
Clair M. Ressler
Clair M. Ressler, 74, a resident of Calvary Fellowship Homes, was called to his eternal home by his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 24, 2011.
Clair was married 54 years to Betty L. Millhouse Ressler. Born in West Lampeter Twp., he was the son of the late Clair R. and Martha Zimmerman Martin Ressler.
Clair began his working career by managing F.W. Woolworth Stores in Pennsylvania and Maryland for seven years. He then worked for 23 years at AH Hoffman Inc., where he advanced to Vice President of Sales. Following his time at Hoffman’s, he worked for two years at Kingsway Realty. He then spent the rest of his working career as Vice President of Sales at Novelty Manufacturing, before retiring in 1999.
Clair was a 1953 graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School. He was a member of the Central Manor Church of God. Over the years, Clair served on the Advisory Council for the Churches of God, served on the Board of Directors for Calvary Homes, and Gideons International, Lancaster South Camp. Clair was also Board Member of the Winebrenner Seminary in Findley, OH, Eastern Conference, and a Board Member for the Hempfield School District.
Clair had a passion for music, and he made his tenor voice heard in operettas in high school, the church choir, several quartets, and in solo roles. He enjoyed landscaping and gardening, and traveling in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Surviving besides his wife are three daughters: Brenda S. wife of Donald Shank of Harrisonburg, VA; Beth A. wife of Joseph Farnish of Landisville; and Beverly L. wife of Steven Cox of Mountville; a son: C. Steven husband of Kelly Ressler of Lancaster; 11 grandchildren; and four sisters: Rhoda, wife of Benjamin Landis of Strasburg; Martha, wife of Mervin Forry of Lancaster; Ruth, wife of Mervin Hoober of New Holland; and Norma, wife of James Bowman of Washington Boro. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Ressler, by twin elder sisters, Thelma Mylin and Elma Ament, and by a sister, Miriam Landis.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at the Central Manor Church of God, 387 Penn St., Washington Boro, PA, with the Rev. Stan Maughan, Rev. Wayne Boyer, and Rev. David Draper officiating. The viewing will be held at the church on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. There will be no viewing at the church on Saturday; however, the family will greet friends following the service. The interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family in the Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. A Memorial Service will also be held at Calvary Fellowship Homes at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Central Manor Church of God, Calvary Fellowship Homes, the Winebrenner Seminary, Gideons International, and Hospice of Lancaster County. Arrangements by the Richard A. Sheetz Funeral Home, 397-6329
Clair was married 54 years to Betty L. Millhouse Ressler. Born in West Lampeter Twp., he was the son of the late Clair R. and Martha Zimmerman Martin Ressler.
Clair began his working career by managing F.W. Woolworth Stores in Pennsylvania and Maryland for seven years. He then worked for 23 years at AH Hoffman Inc., where he advanced to Vice President of Sales. Following his time at Hoffman’s, he worked for two years at Kingsway Realty. He then spent the rest of his working career as Vice President of Sales at Novelty Manufacturing, before retiring in 1999.
Clair was a 1953 graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School. He was a member of the Central Manor Church of God. Over the years, Clair served on the Advisory Council for the Churches of God, served on the Board of Directors for Calvary Homes, and Gideons International, Lancaster South Camp. Clair was also Board Member of the Winebrenner Seminary in Findley, OH, Eastern Conference, and a Board Member for the Hempfield School District.
Clair had a passion for music, and he made his tenor voice heard in operettas in high school, the church choir, several quartets, and in solo roles. He enjoyed landscaping and gardening, and traveling in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Surviving besides his wife are three daughters: Brenda S. wife of Donald Shank of Harrisonburg, VA; Beth A. wife of Joseph Farnish of Landisville; and Beverly L. wife of Steven Cox of Mountville; a son: C. Steven husband of Kelly Ressler of Lancaster; 11 grandchildren; and four sisters: Rhoda, wife of Benjamin Landis of Strasburg; Martha, wife of Mervin Forry of Lancaster; Ruth, wife of Mervin Hoober of New Holland; and Norma, wife of James Bowman of Washington Boro. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Ressler, by twin elder sisters, Thelma Mylin and Elma Ament, and by a sister, Miriam Landis.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at the Central Manor Church of God, 387 Penn St., Washington Boro, PA, with the Rev. Stan Maughan, Rev. Wayne Boyer, and Rev. David Draper officiating. The viewing will be held at the church on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. There will be no viewing at the church on Saturday; however, the family will greet friends following the service. The interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family in the Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. A Memorial Service will also be held at Calvary Fellowship Homes at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Central Manor Church of God, Calvary Fellowship Homes, the Winebrenner Seminary, Gideons International, and Hospice of Lancaster County. Arrangements by the Richard A. Sheetz Funeral Home, 397-6329
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