IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Ralph Arthur
Wohlbach
September 27, 1928 – October 25, 2019
On Friday, October 25, 2019 with his loving daughter by his side at the Wyalusing Valley Retirement and Personal Care Home, Ralph Arthur Wohlbach was called home to the Lord. He was 91.
Son of Clinton O. and Hope (Kunsman) Wohlbach, Ralph was born September 27 th 1928 at home in Ironville, Wassergass, PA.
He spent his youth working the family farm and was an active member of 4H. Before graduating in 1947 from Nockamixon High School, he was known for his athleticism and was involved in various sporting clubs. An original greaser, he treasured his 1942 Indian Motorcycle until meeting his wife of 23 years Charlotte at the age of 19.
It was while working at a general store and at Ingersoll Rand he realized his love of sales. The pinnacle of this career was with the department store Montgomery Ward. Here he was trained by corporate and even while traveling all over New England with his family he took pride in breaking his own records each year. His last post was manager in Metuchen, NJ.
His Uncle Sam work career came to a close with other positions held at Botany 500 with his wife and at Eastern Rotorcraft.
Upon retiring, he met Robert Campbell where the family and wife, Joan, took him under their wings. He enjoyed his days maintaining the property and being a part of the community that is Campbell's Insurance Agency in Doylestown, PA.
The heart of a servant in 2006, he joined the Bucks County Family Friends Program. It was here that he was a surrogate grandfather to a sweet young man "Brady."
He loved his faith, his family, auctions, farmers markets, wine festivals, and the company of a fine lady.
He lived a full and adventurous life on his terms. His hobbies included traveling; once proud to circle the globe without leaving an airport in 52 hours and taking the Amtrak from coast to coast. He enjoyed listening to the Indy 500 and watching competitive horse races.
Forever the son of a farmer he at one time raised over 500 rabbits! Up until his last days he used his green thumb to garden ALL the tomatoes.
This past year he was honored to receive from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recognition in honor of his 90 th birthday. He was surrounded by family and friends as Representative Tina Pickett bestowed this great citizenship and service award.
He was an engaged member of Salem United Methodist Church in Springtown, PA. He was predeceased by his parents and his loving Stepmother, Nellie (Snyder)Wohlbach. His first wife, Charlotte Urban Wohlbach Armstrong; their Firstborn Daughter "Baby Girl' Wohlbach, February 16,1952; his older brothers, Kenneth K. Wohlbach and Howard C. Wohlbach; and his beloved nephew Wilbur E. Wohlbach.
He is survived by his sister, Laura A. Wohlbach Momich, of Springtown, PA and brother, Harry E. (Beverly Foster) Wohlbach, of Macungie, PA. The gold thread of his words, his only child Ruth Hope Wohlbach Leichliter and son-in-law Russell E. Leichliter, Laceyville PA. Grandchildren: Faith Hope Leichliter Rodill (Tobias) of Oakton, VA and Daniel Nathan Leichliter (Devoni) of Laceyville, PA. Great-Grandchildren: Hunter Russell Leichliter and Olivia R. Leichliter, Benjamin, Hannah, Celia and Samuel Rodill, and Frankie Rosato. Many cherished nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Ralph's Life will be held at the Salem United Methodist Church, 3365 PA SR 212 Springtown, PA 18081 on Monday, November 4 th at 11:00 AM. A fellowship will follow immediately downstairs.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ralph's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (800) 822-6344.
Arrangements are entrusted with Sheldon Funeral Homes, 155 Church Street, Wyalusing, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.SheldonFuneralHomes.com , and with the Donahue Funeral Home, 1218-20 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA.
A Celebration of Life
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