James Moser 1922-2010
James D. Moser, 88, of Pandora, died 12:00 p.m. Oct. 25, 2010, at the Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. He was born Aug. 3, 1922, in Richland Township to Ira and Mary Herr Moser. On June 29, 1942, he married Dorothy Huser and she survives.
In 1957 Mr. Moser started his own electrical business in Pandora where he sold Hotpoint appliances, paint and small appliances. His wife, Dorothy, served as his bookkeeper and secretary. In 1968 his son, Tom, joined him.
He was a member of Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora and the Pandora American Legion Post 0616. He was a WWII Army veteran serving in the European Theater where he was involved in the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp. He was a graduate of Ada High School.
He is survived by a son Thomas (Linda) Moser of Ottawa. Three brothers, Howard, Wayne and Emerson Moser and a sister, Louetta Bauman, preceded him in death.
A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton. Rev. Dennis Schmidt will officiate.
Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Pandora where the Pandora American Legion will conduct military rites.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Hospice or YFC/Campus Life, Bluffton.
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