Obituary for Leon W. Moyer

Leon W. "Whip" Moyer, 79, of Richmond Township, formerly of Topton, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in his residence. He was the widow of Phyllis A. (Kutz) Moyer who died on July 5, 2014. Born in Berks County, Leon was a son of the late Warren A. and Mabel C. (Spohn) Moyer Wanner. Leon was also predeceased by his step father Donald C. "Jim" Wanner.  He was a member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Rockland Township. He was a Class of 1960 graduate of Brandywine Heights High School. Leon honorably and faithfully served our country as member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Leon was employed by Caloric Corporation, at its former Topton plant as a foreman for many years until the plant closure; then Leon became a home service technician for the company until his retirement.  Leon was also an elected Pennsylvania State Constable for many years representing Topton Borough.

Leon was a member of Topton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 and served as Fire Chief,  Fire Marshal, and President throughout his tenure with the organization.  He was also a member of Topton Fish and Game Association; Pike Township Sportsmen's Association; Lyons Fire Company; Kutztown Fire Company; Forest Fire Warden; Ray A. Master, Post 217, American Legion; and Berks County Fireman's Association.

Leon was a Philadelphia Flyers Fan and was a Reading Royals season ticket holder for ten years.  To those that knew Whip, were familiar with his ever present smoke pipe and its familiar aroma.  Leon was a collector of oil lamps and enjoyed reading books about the Amish.  He also enjoyed cooking and especially spending time with his favorite grandson Taylor.

Leon is survived by his daughter, Leann M. (Moyer), wife of Robert L. "Bobby" Hauck, Kutztown; grandson, Taylor R. Hauck, fiance of Megan L. Kolis, both of West Haven, CT; Other survivors include a brother, Carl R., husband of Suzanne (Fegley) Moyer, Fleetwood; and a sister Betty J. (Moyer) widow of Carl F. Greiss, Topton.

A memorial service to celebrate Leon's life will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. from Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, with The Reverend Ruth F. Doty, officiating. Military Honors will be rendered following the service.  Relatives and friends may call on Monday from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Inurnment will be private at the convenience of the family.

The family requests contributions be made in Leon's memory to New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 27 Lyons Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522 or Topton Volunteer Fire Company, No. 1, PO Box 8, Topton, PA 19562-0008.

Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements.  Memories and condolences may be shared at www.ludwickfh.com.