Melvin James Ressler, 86

Melvin James Ressler, 86, entered into rest at the United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz. He was born December 23, 1928 in Ephrata Township to the late Grube & 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# 429. Melvin enjoyed deer hunting and collecting toy tractors & cars.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Lettie, are 2 brothers: Elvin Ressler, husband of Jeanne, and Harold Ressler, husband of Helen; and many nieces & nephews.
Melvin was preceded in death by 5 siblings: Elmer, John, Martin, Clarence and Anna Mae Ressler.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with viewing from 10-11 AM. Interment in Oregon Community Cemetery following the service.