John Callahan Moler passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016.
John Moler, 90, passed away on Nov. 24. His funeral was on Sunday.
He was born June 8, 1926, to Rosemary and Harold Moler in Oklahoma City, Okla. He graduated from Classen High School in 1944 and served in the Pacific as a signalman 3rd class before graduating from Oklahoma University and marrying his high school sweetheart, Betty Jean Golson, in 1949.
They had one daughter, Carey Loraine. John experienced a long and successful career in the broadcasting industry. After being manager of WKY Radio in Oklahoma City, he joined Storer Broadcasting Group in 1962 and became president and general Manager of WIBG in Philadelphia and then, WHN in New York City.
He later joined Bonneville International as President of WRFM in New York City. He was on the Board of the International Radio and Television Society for many years. While working in New York City, he raised his family in Darien.
He retired with his wife Betty Jean to Ponte Vedra, Fl., where he enjoyed golf, fishing, skeet shooting, and studying investments. He and Betty Jean also enjoyed traveling the world together before returning to Oklahoma City in 2005, where they were members of the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Betty Jean Moler. He is survived by his daughter, Carey Moler Karlan; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild, Malcolm Moler Karlan and his wife Elizabeth of Ridgefield and their daughter, Isabel; Matthew Moler Karlan, of New York City; and triplets, Sarah Loraine Karlan, of San Francisco; Hayley Claire Karlan, of New York City; and Graham Moler Karlan, of New York City. He is also survived by his nephews, Chris Moler, of Oklahoma City; and Rick Moler of Nashville; and niece, Shelley of Nashville.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 at the Westminster Presbyterian Chapel.