M. Ressler Genealogical Database

I am guessing he was born at the Crystal Spring Farm as well, but it is only a guess at this time.

Melvin James Ressler, 86, Korea vet, NRA member, collected toy tractors and cars

Melvin James Ressler, 86, entered into rest at the United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz.

He was born Dec. 23, 1928, in Ephrata Township to the late Grube and Anna Martin (Zimmerman) Ressler. Melvin shared 64 years of married life with his devoted wife, Lettie (Hostetter) Ressler.

Melvin served faithfully in the Oregon Community United Methodist Church as a faithful trustee. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in the Ordnance Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of AmVets, the NRA, and the American Legion Post No. 429. Melvin enjoyed deer hunting and collecting toy tractors and cars.

Surviving in addition to his wife: Lettie; are two brothers: Elvin Ressler, husband of Jeanne; and Harold Ressler: husband of Helen; and many nieces and nephews.

Melvin was preceded in death by five siblings: Elmer, John, Martin, Clarence, and Anna Mae Ressler.

Services were held Sept. 1 at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, Lititz. He was interred in Oregon Community Cemetery.

Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Lititz, handled the arrangements.

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