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.