Harold R. “Bob” Nolf, 85, of Palmer Twp., PA died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in his home.
Born: February 13, 1928 in Easton he was a son of the late Harold and Jessie (Kroesen) Nolf.
Personal: A graduate of Easton HS, he had been employed by Valley Federal Savings and Loan for 11 years before retiring in 1991. Prior to that he worked at the Echo Ridge Girl Scout Camp from 1966 to 1974; Jess Murray Electrical Contractors in Wms. Twp. for 5 years and the former Dixie Cup Co. for 15 years. He also served in the Navy during WWII.
Memberships: He was a member of St. John’s Church on Morgan Hill; the Order of the Fleas and the PA Jazz Society.
Survivors: His wife of 59 years: Phyllis M. (Overbeck) Nolf; sister: Jeanne L. Gumm of Mt. Bethel, PA; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother: Richard K. Nolf.
Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday (9/16) in St. John’s Church on Morgan Hill, 2720 Morgan Hill Road, Easton with visitation from 10 to 11:00 in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be private in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to the church, 2720 Morgan Hill Rd., Easton, PA 18042 or St. Luke’s Hospice, 1510 Valley Center Pkwy, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Mark Volk
September 12, 2013 at 6:02 am
There are so many things I could say about this wonderful man, and my eyes are clouded with tears while I type this. Over the years, Uncle Bob was a second father to me…and at times he was my father. Who I am today is, in many respects, a tribute to him. But, as much as I grieve at his passing, I also smile at the memories of his smile, his laugh and his love of life. He taught me much, corrected me when I needed it and, I know, loved me always. I am truly blessed to have this generous soul in my life.
Remember to never go into the woods without a handful of sour balls in your pocket. Thank you Uncle Bob for offering us all that simple life’s lesson. I will never forget how such a simple gesture can change one’s life.
Love you!
Mark
Susan Snyder
September 13, 2013 at 12:06 pm
Mr. Nolf as we called him at Echo Ridge Girl Scout Camp was a wonderful caretaker of the camp. I went there a number of summers and also every Spring with my mother’s troop as a helper for 10 years. He kept the camp so nice for us kids so we had a great memory for the rest of our lives.
I remember him telling me how to scare off the wild turkeys that roamed the camp – just run at the turkeys, not away from them. It worked too!
I am sorry to hear of his passing.
patricia mugavero
December 9, 2013 at 11:31 am
My Dear Phyllis, I am so sorry to see Bob passed away.My family will never forget you.Please accept our sorrows in our heart.We love you ! Never will forget you in our prayers. Your old hairdresser in Martins Creek.Love and prayers from all of us.