Stewart Moyer

1924 - 2018

Stewart W. Moyer, age 93, of Brookings, South Dakota, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at The Neighborhoods at Brookview. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on February 3, 2018, at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, South Dakota is handling the arrangements. Stewart (known to his friends as Stu) was born and raised in Auburn, PA where he attended Muhlenberg High School. After graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served with the 36th Infantry Division as a field lineman during WWII. He served from May, 1943 through July, 1945 before being awarded the Purple Heart medal and receiving an Honorable Discharge. Stewart was employed by the Reading Railroad and the Consolidated Rail Corporation before retiring after 42 years of service. In retirement, he moved from Glenside, PA to Brookings, SD where he resided before his passing. He was an active member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the American Legion. He enjoyed spending time with friends at the Brookings Activity Center (Senior Center), especially Wii bowling with comrades. Stewart was a loving Brother, Father and Grandfather and was loved and was well respected by all. He is survived by his children: Ronald (Mindi) Moyer, of Richboro, PA, Erica (Paul) McBride, of Warminster, PA, and Robert (Lori) Moyer of Barto, PA; grandchildren: Rachil, Kevin, Eric, and Jamie; and sister, Virginia (John) Czarnecki, of Lebanon, PA. Stewart was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian; wife Josie; and a sister, Marion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Disabled American Veterans (@ DAV.Org) or the American Legion (@Legion.org).