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Ralph S. Kieffer¹

• Last Edited: 24 Jan 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ralph S. Kieffer was born on 1 September 1930, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He died on 29 August 2018, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA, at age 87.¹
• Funeral home obituary:
  Ralph S. Kieffer
  September 1, 1930 - August 29, 2018
  HALIFAX- Ralph S. Kieffer, age 87, of Kinsinger Road, passed away on August 29, 2018 at his home.
  Ralph was born September 1, 1930 in Dornsife, son of the late James Burlington Kieffer and Elma Loviana (Bohner) Kieffer. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Albert and Harry and Sisters, Anna Ritter and Florence Eckler.
  He was the husband of Catherine H. (Hassinger) Kieffer of Halifax.
  He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and received the National Defense Medal and served with the 921st AC Wing Squadron APO677, Keesler AFB, Missisippi. He also served in the PA National Guard and had duties in Newfoundland, Canada and Olmstead AFB, Harrisburg
  He was a retired livestock inspector for the USDA of PA. He also had worked in the past for Brubakers, Millersburg, Bethlehem Steel, Harrisburg, Harman Stove Co, Halifax and had served in the past as Halifax Township Supervisor. . He had memberships with the American Legion , Millersburg and Gratz VFW Post 2385 and was a past Commander. He also had memberships with the Herndon Lodge #702, Harrisburg Consistory and Tall Cedars.
  Ralph was always a farmer, enjoyed working the land. He was an excellent hunter and marksman. He enjoyed his trips to Potter County and the Clinton County family camp along with outings to many state parks and Kentucky. He loved his John Deere, and enjoyed mowing the grass whether it was necessary or not and always looked forward to weekend gatherings with family and friends. He would always remind regulars by phone if they missed Sunday dinner.
  He is also survived by his twin brother, James P. Kieffer, Klingerstown, 3 sons, Glenn E. and (Jan E.)Kieffer; David B. (Tena) Kieffer, and Miles E. (Lori) Kieffer, all of Halifax, and daughter, Carol (Stephen C.) Schaubhut, Dover, PA; 9 Grandchildren, Stacey, Seth, Lucas, Lane, Brent, Lylah, Tess, Austin and Colby; 11 Great Grandchildren, Sierra, Zekiah, Samuel, Benjamin, Emily, Paisley, Aspen, Darcy, Evelyn, Violet and Riley.
  There will be a viewing at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home Inc., Elizabethville on Saturday, 1st of September, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and services will start at 11 AM. Burial with military honors will follow at Himmels Church Cemetery, Rebuck.
  The family would like to thank all the friends, neighbors and medical professionals who made his last months comfortable.
  Memorial donations in Ralph's memory may be made to: Millersburg Tall Cedars , PO.Box 54, Millersburg, PA 17061 OR the Gratz VFW Post 2385, Gratz, PA 17030
  Please sign the online register book at www.hbfuneralhomes.com.¹