Peter G. Orler

April 14, 1937 - December 15, 2017

Peter G. Orler, age 80, a life resident of Conshohocken, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 15th, 2017. He was born in Conshohocken on April 14, 1937 son of the late Peter J. and Mildred (Briel) Orler. Pete was the beloved husband of Evelyn (Conver) Orler for almost 59 years. Pete was born, raised and resided his entire life in Conshohocken. He grew up on Spring Mill Avenue in Conshohocken, where he attended St. Matthew’s grade school and graduated from St. Matthew High School class of 1955. He attended Villanova University before enlisting in the United States Air Force. A steel worker his whole life, Pete was employed by: Diamond Fiber Corp., Alan Wood Steel, Phoenix Steel in Claymont, DE, Lukens Steel, and Bethlehem Steel. He enjoyed golf, casino trips, the racetrack, and a good game of poker. His life’s work came to fruition through his roles as husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by: a son, Michael W. (Amy) of Gilbertsville; a daughter, Vicki L. Grimm (Theodore) of Blue Bell; 6 siblings, Victor (Joan) of Jeffersonville, Elizabeth Fisher (Charles) of Jeffersonville, David (Eileen) of Oley, and Janet Bruno (James) of Gilbertsville; 3 grandchildren, Jacquelyn Binns (Eric), Alyssa Strain (JC), Madison Orler; 4 great-grandchildren, Aiden, Sophia, Carter, Teagan; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by: a brother, John. Relatives and friends may pay respects on Wednesday morning, December 20th, from 8:30-10:30am at the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette St., Conshohocken. A funeral mass will commence at 11am in St. Matthew RC Church, 3rd Ave. & Fayette St., Conshohocken. Interment, St. Matthew Cemetery in Conshohocken. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pete’s memory may be made to: Main Line Health Home Care and Hospice. 484-580-1550, www.mainelinehealth.org/home care.