James Edward Moser

James Edward Moser, 84 of Perrysburg passed away December 10, 2021 at St. Luke’s hospital after a 2 week battle with Covid. James was born April 17, 1937 in Danville, PA to Charles and Leah Moser (Davis). He spoke highly of his childhood in Montoursville, PA, and loved regaling other with many stories of fishing, hunting and trapping, as well as his early entrepreneurial venture selling newspapers at age 5. Sadly, James and his siblings lost their mother at an early age, when he was 11. James was also an accomplished athlete at a young age, having played in the National Little League Tournament and High School football. He graduated from Mountoursville High School in 1955 and immediately joined the Air Force together with his older brother, Jay. Upon discharge from Air Force in 1958, he returned to his hometown, where, after a whirlwind romance, married Alecia Corson in 1959 and immediately started a family. Realizing the importance of an education and a growing family, James enrolled at Penn State University, in their mechanical engineering program. James was the first in his family to graduate college in 1968 with a Bachelor’s in Engineering. Putting his degree to good use, he began working for the Falk Corporation, transferring to St. Clair Shores, Michigan. James, again put his entrepreneurial spirit to good use when he purchased The Transveyor Corporation in Toledo and moved his family to Perrysburg, just before the Blizzard of 1978. He was one of the founding charter members of the Rotary Club of Perrysburg and held meetings in their Front Street home before charter was granted by Rotary International. After the death of his beloved Alecia in 2007, James found love again with a fellow Rotarian from Perrysburg Rotary Club. On May 15, 2010, he and Dawn Schmidt were married. Together, they travelled the remaining states, until Jim had visited at 50 states. He was introduced to Opera, Symphony and Theatre and attended many events, fund raisers and shows when not relaxing in Florida. While at home here in Perrysburg, Jim enjoyed golfing and gardening. James enjoyed the many golf trips around the country, playing poker and in later years spending his winters in Florida. He was a member of St. Rose Parish, Belmont Country Club and Perrysburg Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife, Dawn; daughter, Colleen Moser; son, Douglas (Ellen Mercurio) 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Jay; sister, Sheila; wife, Alecia; and daughter Lori Kazmaier. The family would like to thank all the devoted family and friends who helped out the past 20 plus months of this pandemic. Jim was so appreciative of every call and distanced visit. Without you, Jim’s time in isolation would’ve been unbearable. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to the Wood County Humane Society. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 E. Front Street, Perrysburg, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Rose Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family on www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.