Arnold Moller

US Merchant Marine

And Army Veteran

Arnold Moller, 84, of Stratford, beloved husband of Cynthia (Pott) Moller, died peacefully with his family by his side, December 24, at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio, November 4, 1927, he was a son of Nancy (Mason) and Carl Moller.

In addition to his loving wife, his high school sweetheart, to whom he had been married for 59 years, he is survived by two sons, including Kent Moller, and his wife Maggie, of Newtown, two granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews. His parents and a brother predeceased him.

Mr Moller attended Connecticut State Teachers College in New Britain and Bridgeport Engineering Institute. He served in the US Merchant Marine and US Army of Occupation in Korea.

He was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church, and served as a Sunday School teacher and as a lay Eucharistic minister.

A memorial service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main Street, Stratford, Saturday, January 7, at 11 am. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Dennis & D’Arcy Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home of Stratford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Restoration Fund, c/o Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main Street, Stratford CT 06615 .

For online condolences visit www.dennisanddarcy.com.

The Newtown Bee        January 6, 2011