Ralph S. Bollinger, 74, of Fairview Road, Lititz went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 25, 2008. He passed away unexpectedly at his home. Born in Clay Township, he was the son of the late Alvin K. and May Smith Bollinger. He was the husband of Mildred H. Eshleman Bollinger, and they would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in June of this year. Ralph retired after 41 years as a truck driver for Yellow Freight, Lancaster. He was a member of White Oak Church of the Brethren, Manheim. Ralph enjoyed John Deere Tractor shows, hunting and camping.

Surviving in addition to his wife are five children, James R. husband of Ann Leibley Bollinger of Mount Joy, Jere L. husband of Donna Hershey Bollinger of Lititz, Glenda S. wife of J. Elvin Heisey of Bainbridge, Jeffrey L. Bollinger of Elizabethtown, Kevin E. husband of Stephanie Keebler Bollinger of Lititz; twelve grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Galen husband of Anna Mary Nolt Bollinger of Fredericksburg, Paul husband of Evelyn Zimmerman Bollinger of Leola and one sister, Joanne wife of Raymond Musselman of Myerstown.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service at White Oak Church of the Brethren, 1211 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 10:00 AM. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. There will be a public viewing at the church on Friday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again at the church on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of service.

Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Ralphs memory to White Oak Church of the Brethren, Benevolent Fund, 1211 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA 17545.

Buch Funeral Home, Manheim, PA in charge of arrangements.
Provided By Ruth George