Ralph Martin

Ralph G. Martin, 70, of Quakertown, died on Wed., Aug. 31 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Irene (Mokros) Martin for 47 years. Born in W. Rockhill Twp., he was a son of the late Charles and Glenna (Snyder) Martin. He worked at J.Melvin Freed for 25 yrs., Ametek-US Gauge Division for 10 yrs., and Bracalente Manufacturing for over 7 yrs. Ralph was a Vietnam Veteran and a life member of VFW post 245, post 1393001 and a member of the American Legion post 0963; and a lifetime member of the Paletown Rod & Gun Club. He enjoyed Philadelphia sports, Nascar, hunting, fishing and time with his family and friends. Surviving with his wife is his son: Ralph G. Martin, Jr., wife Jessica, of Pennsburg; daughters Angela Martin and Leslie A. Martin, both of Quakertown; grandchildren Brittany Lynn Malick, Ralph Martin III and Rachael Martin; brother Erman "Nip" Martin, Jr., of Quakertown; sisters Dolores Allebach-Heverly, of Telford and Debra, wife of Joe Perott, of Sellersville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles J. "Bupp" Martin and two sisters: Doris Dietz and Peggy Lou Martin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Fri., Sept. 9 at Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Viewing at the funeral home on Thurs., Sept. 8 from 7-9 p.m. and Fri., Sept. 9 from 10-11 a.m.