"Dr. Mel Moyer, of Port Charlotte, FL, born in 1933, passed away on Nov. 29, 2022, after suffering a stroke this past summer. A 1950 graduate of West Mahanoy Twp. High School, Shenandoah, PA. Son of Carril and Prudence Moyer, Mel joined the Air Force during the Korean War and served four years as an intercept radio operator with The Elite Air Force Security Service / Intelligence. His tour of duty included time in Japan, the Pacific Islands, and the Phillipines.
Mel received a B.A. in History from Glassboro State College in New Jersey in 1962, his Masters degree in Psychology from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, and Doctorate in Education/Psychology from Rutgers University in 1980.
Dr. Mel Moyer retired as Professor Emeritus from Rowan University (formerly Glassboro State College) after teaching there for 33 years. At Rowan, he also served as a Grievance Chair Person and Negotiator.
Married to Elizabeth (Beth) Moyer for 60 years, he had 3 children, 2 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.
His leisure love was downhill skiing and he often said he felt closest to God and nature while on the slopes. He was also an avid NFL fan.
In place of flowers, please donate to the American Stroke Association."
A visitation for Melvin will be held Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 2405 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952, followed by a funeral service from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kayspongerpc.com for the Moyer family.
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