Ralph Colwell

Ralph D. Colwell, 85, of Sellersville, passed away at Doylestown Hospital on Sat., Feb. 3, 2018. He was the loving husband of Joan K. (Schmittle) Colwell for 62 years. Born in Blandburg, PA, he was a son of the late James D. and Ruth (Garmen) Colwell. He was a 1950 graduate of Reade Township High School. Ralph was a corporal with the US Army and served during the Korean War. He worked as a truck driver for Hatfield Packing for 21 years, retiring in 1996. Previously he drove for Rosenberger Dairies as a milkman. He also enjoyed driving for the bus ministry at Bethel Baptist Church in Sellersville, where he was a member. Ralph was an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman who enjoyed watching Philadelphia sports (especially the Phillies); along with feeding and watching birds. The most important thing in his life, however, was his family. Surviving with Joan are their sons: Randy Colwell of Sellersville; Ricky Colwell, wife Rebecca of Richlandtown; Gary Colwell, wife Deborah of Mertztown; Jerry "Gus" Colwell of Sellersville and James Colwell, wife Jennifer of Camp Hill; grandchildren: Robert, Raymond, Michael, Brad, Stephanie, Rebecca, Phillip, Andrew, Jacque, Jeanette; and great-grandchildren: Summer, Shyanne, Savannah, William, Bella, Jackson, Kayden and Gavin. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and one sister. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sat., Feb. 10 in Bethel Baptist Church, 754 E. Rockhill Road, Sellersville, with a visitation beginning at 12:30 PM. Interment will be held at 1:30 PM Wed., Feb. 14 in Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. The family will provide flowers. Memorials in honor of Ralph may be donated to a cause that he supported: Bethel Christian Education Trust Fund, 754 E. Rockhill Road, Sellersville, PA 18960.