H. Earl Wolgemuth

On the morning of Fri. Nov. 6, 2025, H. Earl Wolgemuth passed on. We are comforted by the promise that Joy Comes in the Morning!! Earl was a few days away from turning 94. Earl was a man who loved his family and community with integrity. He strove to live his life after the example of Jesus. He was married to the late Joan Byer, and was the youngest of 6 siblings who preceded him in death. He will be missed by his children: Eric (Emily) Wolgemuth, Rudy (Reba) Wolgemuth, and Kaye (Kirby) Umholtz; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren so far. Earl continued a rich heritage of farming. In addition to being a hard-working farmer, he was a jack of all trades... a singer... a Gideon… an unassumingly friendly guy… an adventurer, and a lifelong learner curious enough to read the encyclopedia for entertainment. Earl's life was marked by relationships and living in the present. He didn't talk much about himself. Instead, Earl was a master at engaging others in conversation. Even strangers. He found delight in making connections with anyone. A huge thank you to the staff at Pleasant View who engaged with him, sharing of themselves to feed this great desire to interact with others even when he could no longer keep conversation! You were an invaluable gift to us! For many years, Earl led singing. His strong farmer hands signaled the dynamic beats of hymns as he set the tone for his community through worship. His leading bass inspired others to join in. Following his interactive and engaged expressions while Earl sang was a secure, encouraging experience. The majority of mementos Earl treasured were from New Mexico, a formational second home where he returned often throughout his life. Here, he met the love of his life, spent time raising his children and lived in life changing community among Navajo people. His ultimate desire even up to his last days was to jump into a car and drive off into the sunset to New Mexico. A Celebration of Life service will be held Sat. Nov 22, 2025, at CrossRoads Church, Mount Joy, PA. The service will begin at 11, followed by a fellowship meal.

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H. Earl Wolgemuth

November 6, 2025