Ralph W. Zettlemoyer, 84, of Breinigsville, formerly of Fogelsville, died May 7, 2015, in South Whitehall Township.

The loving husband of Patricia A. (Haas) Zettlemoyer, he and his wife were married 34 years last October.

Born in Schnecksville, he was a son of the late Walter R. and Minnie M. (Frey) Zettlemoyer.

He founded the Ralph W. Zettlemoyer Auction Co. in 1955 and was actively involved with the business until 2012.

He farmed many acres and raised livestock and horses in Lynn and Weisenberg Townships until having his farm auction in 1986.

A Weisenberg Township supervisor for 18 years, he also served as chairman of the board during that time.

He auctioned livestock at the Leesport Farmers Market every Wednesday for 50 years and was an auctioneer at the Kutztown Produce Market for 20 years.

A member of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers' Association, he served as president for two years and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.

He also was a member of the National Auctioneer's Association where he served as a director for three years and was inducted into that group'sHall of Fame in 1999.

He conducted many auctions for numerous non-profit organizations, including Lehigh County and Northampton County 4-H Clubs and loved working with the children involved in the clubs.

A founding member of the Allentown West Rotary Club, started in 1962, he served as president, club auctioneer, club leader and Spirited Rotarian.

He had perfect attendance for 49 years and received the Paul Harris Fellow award in 1980.

The Habtman (head man) of the Lechaw Dahl Deitche Fersommling, a Pennsylvania German Group formed to preserve the Pa. German dialect, he delivered messages in the dialect at Pa. German church services, banquets and other functions.

He was a founding member of the Weisenberg Lowhill Historical Society and served as a trustee until his health no longer allowed.

A member of Lehigh Lodge 326, he was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Lehigh Consistory and the Rajah Shriners.

Because of his great love for horses, he joined the Mounted Patrol Unit of Rajah and traveled with them across the United States in parades and competitions with other Shriners.

He served as captain for two years and was actively involved with fundraising activities for Shriners Hospitals for Children.

He was the Silver Scimitar Honoree in 2002.

He was a member of Knights of the Golden Eagle, New Tripoli, and a member of the Antique Engine Toy and Tractor Club.

A former member of Christ's Church at Lowhill, he served on church council since the age of 18, served as president for many years, and was an elder.

He also was president of the cemetery association and sang with the church choir for 55 years.

He was a former member of Summer Harmony, a men's singing group.

He was a member of Ziegels Lutheran Church, Breinigsville.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters: Marlene R., wife of Mark Ritter of Fogelsville, Lori R. Brawn and companion, Terry Oplinger, of Fogelsville, and Lonnie S. Damiano and companion, Michael Bowers of Breinigsville; son, Sherwood D. and wife Debra of Fogelsville, sister, Norma, wife of Donald Breininger of New Tripoli, grandchildren, Amy, Eric, Jamie, Megan, R. Thomas, Nicholas, and Alexis, eight great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and close friends, Keith and Ronda Koepke.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Irma L. (Rex) Zettlemoyer, and a brother Stanley O.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140 or to Ziegels Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

Arrangements made by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville.