Moelker Orchards will close after 115 years in Ottawa County

TALLMADGE TWP. — Moelker Orchards announced it will be closing this month after operating for more than 100 years.

In an announcement posted on Facebook on Thursday, Dec. 1, the business wrote the farm market and Old Bell Bakery will close permanently Dec. 23, and the farm will be put up for sale in early 2023.  

“On Saturday, December 10, we will have our final Customer Appreciation Day," the post read. "We hope you stop by to celebrate with us and share memories. Between now and December 23, it will be business as usual.

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"We will continue to have apples, cider, donuts, pies, crisps, dumplings, muffins, fudge and jarred goods available. (It's) our goal to sell through our current inventory, so some items may run out sooner than that. If you have any gift certificates, please use them by our closing date."

The farm has been run by the Moelkers since 1907 — but Tom and Bonnie Moelker are ready to retire.

"We thank you for your prayers and support over all of these years," the business wrote.