Ralph "Pete" W. Sell Jr., 93, of Whitehall, PA, passed June 4th, 2025. Born April 13th, 1932 to parents Ralph Sell Sr. and Nellie (Miller) Sell, he was the husband of the late Margaret (Takerer) Sell for 58 years. Pete was a college professor, working for many years at Lehigh County Community College.

Pete was an extensive traveler, starting even before he was born- his parents were missionaries and he was born in Chengdu, China. He carried this love of travel his whole life and shared it with others, running a travel club for the college where he would go on yearly international trips with his students. He also hosted exchange students, becoming so close with one exchange student from Thailand, Tritot Ronnaritivichai, that Tritot, and later his wife Alp and their children Faith, Luke, and Amy became part of the family to Pete and Margaret. When he wasn't abroad, Pete enjoyed spending his time at his cabin in the Poconos.

Pete is survived by his sister, Dianne Shadle of Harrisburg; nephews: John, Joel, and Daniel and his wife, Kathleen; niece, Carol; grand-niece, Deanna Evans and her husband, Jerry; grand-nephew, Michael Takerer and his wife, Tara.

In addition to Margaret and his parents, Pete is pre-deceased by his sister, Barbara Sell-Welsh.

Services for Pete will take place June 12th, 2025 at St. Mary's Annunciation BVM, 122 W Union St, Catasauqua, PA 18032. A viewing will be held from 10:30 to 11:30, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30, with burial to follow in Gethsemane Cemetery of Saint Mary's.

Services under the care of Weber Funeral Home 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, PA (610) 434-9349