Rachel Moeltner

Rachel L. Moeltner, age 21 of Pompton Lakes, died on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Her loving family was gathered at her bedside when she passed.

Rachel was a little ray of sunshine who’s glow profoundly touched so many lives. She had a smile and laugh capable of melting hearts, and she was the embodiment of true love. Being around people made her smile, no matter where it was. She loved going to Yankee games,  many zoos , the beach in Manasquan, and the picnic area at Monmouth Track. She even rode a tour boat at Niagara Falls, Canada, and loved it. Listening to music made her happy, especially early Beatles tunes! Rachel was a recent graduate of the Skylands School for the Exceptional in Butler.

Rachel’s family was at the center of her world. Not simply because she relied so heavily on their support, but because she knew where all that love came from. Her brothers have helped take care of her since she was an infant, and she would always smile when they gave her kisses. Being the only granddaughter among several grandsons, her grandmother spoiled her and loved to sing nursery rhymes to Rachel, also making her smile and laugh. Every year on her birthday, Rachel’s family, along with her grandmother and Aunt Vicki, would take her out to lunch and Rachel enjoyed when the restaurant staff would sing “Happy Birthday” to her! Taking Rachel out to eat wasn’t always easy, but her family learned which places were “Rachel Friendly,” and which were not.

Rachel’s short life was full of challenges, beginning the day she was born. . Without being able to speak a word, she taught many people about the value of life, gratitude, and happiness. She shared her love unconditionally with everyone she met. She had a profound impact on the lives of some by simply sharing the room. She was that book which should never be judged by its cover. She did more good for others than most healthy people are capable of in a traditional lifetime, and her amazing soul should be an example to us all. She was a true blessing to her family, and all who had the good fortune to know her.

Rachel is survived by her devoted and loving parents, Jim and Wendy Moeltner of Pompton Lakes; her brothers, Brian and Eric of Pompton Lakes; her grandmother, Natalie MacWright;  aunts, Vicki Sparnon and her husband Jim, and Virginia Bradley;  uncle,  Joseph Moeltner and his wife Joan;  and many loving cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to the Mary Therese Rose Fund, www.marythereserose.org.  You can also mail your donations to; MTRF, Inc., 33 Wolfe Drive, Wanaque, NJ 07465.