Ralph Kerstetter, Sr.

MILTON - Ralph D. Kerstetter, Sr., 77, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born in Milton on June 23, 1945 and was the son of the late John R. and Kathryn V. (Miller) Kerstetter.

Ralph served his country proudly in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967.

On August 7, 1967 Ralph married the former Sun Cha (YI) and they celebrated 55 years of marriage together last year.

He was a graduate of Milton High School Class of 1963.  He worked for various places over the years and retired from Snyder County Prison on January 1, 2011.

Ralph was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Milton and the Milton VFW Post # 1665.  Ralph and Sun were Campground Hosts for Pine Creek State Park for the past 15 years, he enjoyed fishing and hunting.  Ralph was a loving husband, father and grandfather and loved spending time with his family and grandson.

In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by two sons; Ralph D. Kerstetter, Jr. of Milton and Daniel Y. Kerstetter of Williamsport, one grandson; Gabriel Kerstetter and four sisters and three brothers-in-law; Dorothy Jean Von Blohn of Mousdale, June Sandra and Harold Danowsky of Lewisburg, Sharon and Lester Erb of Milton and Kathryn and Harold Keiser of Watsontown.

In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by one son; John Kerstetter, six brothers; Elwood, Charles, Herbert, John, Kenneth and Dale Kerstetter and four sisters; Winifred Laubach, Jane Boyer, Mary Brown and Florence Hayes.

A public viewing will be held from 9:00 – 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 30, 2023 at Dale Ranck Cremation & Funeral Care, 125 N. Front Street, Milton followed by the funeral at 10:00 with the Reverend Doctor Steve Shirk, retired officiating.  Burial will follow in Twin Hills Memorial Park, Montoursville with Full Military Honors provided by the Milton American Legion Honor Guard.