Harold A. Alderfer December 18, 1926 – December 16, 2018 Share this obituary View/Sign Guest Book| Send Private Condolences| Send Sympathy Card Harold A. Alderfer, 91, of Lansdale, PA; formerly of Harleysville, PA entered into rest on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Dock Woods Community. He was the loving husband of Ferne (Hagey) Alderfer for 70 years. Harold was born in Mainland, Pennsylvania to the late Rein A. Alderfer and the late Susan (Alderfer) Alderfer.
In his teenage years, he worked as a meat cutter for the former A. A. Metz Butchers in Mainland, PA and then for the former Ralph’s Market in Lansdale, PA. Harold worked as driver/salesman for the former Alderfer Bologna Company in Harleysville, PA. He then worked as an associate auctioneer and real estate broker for the former Sanford A. Alderfer Company in Franconia, PA, until later retiring in 2002 from the Alderfer Auction Company in Hatfield.
Harold was a lifetime member of Salford Mennonite Church where he served as a song leader, Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent, and a pastoral visitor. He was actively involved in the Lehigh Valley Society of Auctioneers, Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association, and the National Auctioneers Association. Harold served as secretary/ treasurer of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association in 1975, and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2002.
He held CAI and GPPA designations from the National Auctioneers Association and was an active member in the local, state, and National Association of Realtors. Harold was a former member of Peter Becker Community Board of Trustees and the Indian Valley Library Board of Trustees. He loved singing and enjoyed listening to classical and choral music.
Harold and Ferne were lifetime members of the Lansdale Community Concerts. He enjoyed gardening, yard work, and traveling. Harold loved children and was known as “Pop-Pop” to the children at The Children’s Center at Dock Woods.
He was a grateful, kind, and loving man. Harold was respectful to everyone, a real people person, and was always willing to help others. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Betsy L. Moyer & husband, J. Phillip of Lancaster, PA, Sharon A. Rutter & husband, Wayne of Hatfield, PA; his son, Kenneth D. Alderfer & wife, Martha of Arlington, VA; his nine grandchildren – Joanna, Stephen, Laura, Abigail, Peter, Justin, Caitlin, Lucas, & Rachel; his seven great-grandchildren – C. Phillip, Naomi, Lily, Ryan, Isaiah, Elias & Beatrice; and his brother, Sanford A. Alderfer of Harleysville, PA.
In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his four brothers, Jacob, Ralph, Allen, & Abram Alderfer and his two sisters, Caroline Alderfer & Naomi Moyer. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm at Dock Woods Community Chapel, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 pm. Another visitation will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Salford Mennonite Church, 480 Groffs Mill Rd, Harleysville, PA 19438, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 pm.
Inurnment will take place at Salford Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Living Branches Benevolent Care Fund, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, PA 19446. Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964.
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