Ralph H. Uff

Ralph Henry Uff, 91, of Allentown passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband to the late Catherine (Roma) Uff for almost 70 years. They were blessed with three sons, five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Born in Allentown, Ralph was the son of the late Ernest F. Uff Jr. and Lois (Fieldhouse) Uff. Throughout his youth, he helped his father with the family heating and air-conditioning business while participating in many school activities including glee club, theatre, and winning state championship in track. As a 101st Airborne United States Army SP4, he served during the Korean War in the Army Security Agency (ASA) providing signal intelligence and security information. Ralph was employed by The Roma Construction Company as Project Superintendent, and owner of Ralphco Plumbing and Heating Company, he built homes, constructed roads, installed and maintained underground utilities, and trained those who worked with him. He also served as South Whitehall Twp plumbing Inspector for many years. He developed R. H. Uff Construction Company with his wife Catherine, which he owned and maintained Country Club Gardens Water Company, Springhouse Farms Water Company, and Maple Hills Water Company. Dedicated to his community, he served as a volunteer firefighter with the Cetronia Fire Company, and with the Western Salisbury Fire Company for over 37 years, attaining rank of Deputy Fire Chief and Training Officer. He was a founding member of Lehigh County Hazardous Materials Response Team and served as a judge for SkillsUSA formerly known as Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). He was a licensed Real Estate Agent, Licensed Master Plumber, Certified Plumbing Inspector, Pa State Certified Water Systems Operator, Pa State Certified Fire Fighter II, and a PA State and USEPA Certified Hazardous Materials Technician. In addition, Ralph had a Class A Commercial Driver's license. Ralph "Pop" will be remembered for his fierce love and devotion to his family and his many crusades, stories, neon colored flagging tape, "Good morning!", humor, kindness, mentoring, attention to detail, first in and last out, and his reassuring calm under pressure. He is described by friends as "one of my personal heroes and a true legend of humanity and the fire service", "always had a kind word for everybody and always had a smile on his face," "a no quit attitude and ability to put mind over matter" and "one of the good ones for sure!" Survivors: sons, Thomas R. Uff and his wife, Connie, Scott T. Uff, Danny M. Uff and his companion, Kelly Larimer, all of Allentown; sister, Lois "Lodi" Everson and her husband, Keith of Clear Lake, Iowa; sister-in-law, Judith A. Uff of Slatington; grandchildren, Michael Uff and his wife, Melissa, Ryan Uff and his wife, Heather, Lexine Uff, Thomas A. Uff, Thomas R. Uff II, and his fiancé Emily Moss; great grandchildren, Evan, Addison, Callianne; nephew Robin Uff; niece, Merry Uff; predeceased by brother, Ernest F. Uff III Service: A memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2025 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc. 4906 Route 309 Schnecksville with the Rev. Gus Al-Khal officiating. Friends and family may pay respects from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Private interment. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made to Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company, C/O the funeral home P.O. Box #196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Ralph H. Uff, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.