Emerson C. “Mose” Moser, age 85 of Elwood, died January 14, 2007 at Community Parkview Care Center in Elwood following an extended illness. He was born August 13, 1921 in Berne, Indiana. He was a Jeweler and Watchmaker for more than 50 years, formerly owning Moser Jewelers in Elwood. He purchased Smith’s Jewelers in Elwood in 1970, and changed the name of the business to Moser Jewelers, which remains today. He was a 1939 graduate of Berne High School, and served in the U.S. Army in Europe during WWII. He attended the Kansas City School of Watchmaking from 1947 to 1948 and was certified as a Jeweler and Watchmaker. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Elwood. He was also a member of the Elwood Elks Lodge #368, the Elwood Masonic Lodge #230, and the Scottish Rite. He formerly served on the Elwood Chamber of Commerce and supported numerous Elwood Community activities. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. He was an avid bridge player.
Survivors include: Wife of 60 years whom he married November 10, 1946 – Christine (Winteregg) Moser of Elwood; 4 Sons – Greg and wife Barbara Moser of Columbus, Ted and wife Debbie Moser of Elwood, Tom and wife Becky Moser of Elwood, and John and wife Beth Moser of Elwood; 10 Grandchildren – Chris and wife Mitzie Moser, Tom and wife Trish Moser, Marc Henderson, Beth and husband Jarrod Romine, Lacy Moser, Lucas and wife Beth Moser, Ashley Moser, Clark Moser, Brittany Moser, and Joel Moser; 2 Great-Grandchildren – Julia and Riley Moser.
He was preceded in death by: Parents – Amos and Mary (Stucky) Moser; Brother – Lofton Moser; 2 Sisters – Gladys Felber and Mary Helen Habbegger.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Rev. Chris Dare of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will take place in the Elwood City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 PM Tuesday, January 16, 2007 and one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1500 South A Street, Elwood. Online condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www.copherfeslermay.com.
