Robert "Fritz" Sitlinger
April 5, 1927 - January 5, 2017
Robert "Fritz" A. Sitlinger, 89, of Lykens Twp, passed away on January 5, 2017, at his home. He was born in Lykens Twp on April 5, 1927, a son of the late Henrietta and Emery Sitlinger. Robert was employed as a Welder for Bethlehem Steel. He was the husband of late Lillian Sitlinger. He was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz. Robert is survived by two sons, Richard Sitlinger, Robert Sitlinger; two daughters, Suzanne Johns, Joanne Hoover; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Wayne and Alvin Sitlinger; sister, Margaret Reitz. He was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Sitlinger, brothers, Russell and Carl Sitlinger, sisters, Evelyn Schaffner, Bonita Bowman, Hilda Bobroski, Arlene Sitlinger, Phyllis Sitlinger. Visitation will be held on January 10, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz. Memorial Service will follow, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Gregory Lindsey, officiating. Interment will take place in the Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz.
Robert "Fritz" A. Sitlinger, 89, of Lykens Twp, passed away on January 5, 2017, at his home. He was born in Lykens Twp on April 5, 1927, a son of the late Henrietta and Emery Sitlinger. Robert was employed as a Welder for Bethlehem Steel.... View Obituary & Service Information
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