James M. Musser, 64, of Bowmansville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 at his home, following a several-year battle with ALS.
His wife of 43 years, Susan K. (Burkhart) Musser, survives. Born in Denver, he was the son of the late Mark G. and Maria Z. (Martin) Musser.
Prior to retiring, Jim was co-owner of Hibshman’s Auto Service in East Earl. He was a member of Gehman Mennonite Church and the Bowmansville Fire Company for many years. He served as fire chief for 17 years. He enjoyed camping, the outdoors and hunting near Wellsboro at his hunting camp. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons: Andrew, married to Julianne Musser, and their children Jackson and Reagan of New Holland; Eric, married to Lauren Musser, and their children Noah, Joel and Ainsley of Bowmansville; and Douglas Musser of Lynchburg, Va.; and six siblings: Lillian Worley; Robert, married to Ruth Musser; Mary Ellen Musser; Miriam Musser; Grace, married to John Sensenig; and Sylvia, married to Carl Eberly.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law: James Worley; and a sister-in-law: Miriam Musser.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, 129 Pleasant Valley Road, East Earl. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 9 to 10 a.m.
Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to the Bowmansville Fire Company, P. O. Box 302, Bowmansville, PA 17507; or Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be posted at groffeckenroth.com.
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