Ross Brian Moser

Ross Brian Moser, 78, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on February 17, 2026, at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on May 12, 1947, to the late Albert and Helen (Sabo) Moser in Grand Haven, Michigan.

Ross was a graduate of Spring Lake High School. He attended Muskegon Community College and Leeward Community College. He majored in Police Administration at Michigan State University. A Veteran of Service with the U.S. Army, Ross was a graduate of the U.S. Army Ordinance Officer Candidate School. He was a company commander and First Lieutenant at the time of his discharge. Ross joined the Ottawa County Sheriff Department, Grand Haven Michigan, and was assigned to both Marine and Patrol Divisions. He was promoted to Corporal of the North Ottawa area after 2 and a half years with the department.

Ross joined the Ohio State Highway Patrol in 1973 as a member of the 97th academy class. He was assigned to the Defiance Post and served as a resident Trooper in Henry County. He was selected as Post Trooper of the year in 1976, 1977 and 1981, and District Trooper of the year in 1977. He received a 20-year Safe Driving Award and the Health and Physical Fitness Award. Ross retired as a Trooper in 2000 and continued serving at the Defiance Post as their maintenance repair worker.

After more than 40 years with the patrol, Ross was often called "The Legend" by his fellow troopers. He was an avid duck hunter and enjoyed hunting at Magee Marsh and along the Maumee River. Those who knew Ross knew his favorite color was camouflage.

In 1998, Ross married Melynda (Christen) Moser. In addition to Melynda, Ross is survived by his son, Ben Moser, Sherwood, OH, and daughter, Laura (Richard) Weiland, Napoleon, OH; step-daughters, Katie (Dave) Jones, Sherwood, AR, and Jessica (Ross) Durham, Napoleon, OH; grandchildren, Amelia and Knox Moser, and Kinsley, Reece and Blake Durham; siblings, Jerry (Helen) Moser, Las Cruces, NM, Dale Moser, Jenison, MI, and Joan (John) Kupier, Ferrysburg, MI. Ross is preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11 am at the Moose Lodge Family Center, 1381 Oakwood Ave, Napoleon, OH, 43545. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed towards CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice or Napoleon Moose Lodge 788. Online condolences may also be left for the family at rodenbergergray.com.