Name: Visitation for Theodore Fritzinger
Start: 2016-04-30T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-04-30T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Keller Funeral Homes, Inc - Fogelsville

Theodore (Ted) R. Fritzinger, 93, of Allentown, passed peacefully on April 14, 2016 in his Arizona home. Born October 17, 1922, he was a son of the late Effie L. Doll and George W. Fritzinger. Ted was a loving husband to Jean Neff for 45 years until her passing, and thereafter companion to Elinor Szabo for 15 years until her passing. He was a graduate of Allentown High School (1940) and Cornell University (1948) and served in the United States Army. In 1948 he founded Plantique, a successful company to this day. His many accomplishments included serving on the Boards of LARC (now VIA), Nurseryman's Association (now PLNA), State Board of Landscape Architects, Allentown Music Festival, Wildlands Conservancy, Lehigh Valley Audubon, West Allentown Kiwanis, and Lehigh County MHMR. He also was a former member of Salem United Church of Christ. Ted enjoyed golfing, birding, wildlife photography, and spending time in his second home in Southwest Arizona. Survivors: Son Bruce and wife Pilar; daughters Carol, wife of Dirk Pratley, and Jan; daughter-in-law Lucille; grandchildren Maria, wife of Laith Elias, Alan Fritzinger, Willa Pratley, and Zion Fritzinger; great-grandchildren Bilal and Tamer; and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Glenn, and siblings. Services: Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 30 at Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., 1018 Church St., Fogelsville. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Private interment. Online condolences may be offered at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wildlands Conservancy, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, 18049, www.wildlandspa.org.

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 22, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Theodore Fritzinger

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25 Entries

michele hannis

April 22, 2019

Ted- I was just thinking of sitting in your living room watching the birds as we did so many times .It was peaceful .Think of you often as well as Jan. I miss you both always will .Had a very large woodpecker on my feeder and then saw a cardinal. Was that you stopping in ? One day I'll see you both .With great memories michele

Ron White

May 2, 2016

Ron and Ted met on the Beaver Creek Golf Course in Lake Montezuma, Az about 12 years ago. That pairing of two single golfers lead to a very special friendship, which included Noma and Ellie. In more recent years, we played a round of golf, followed by dinner when Ted returned to Lake Montezuma.
Our last golf date was April 4. Ted was so excited to have been able to play all 9 holes at Coyote Golf Course in Cottonwood.
We will miss him and always remember the fun times we had. Noma and Ron White, Green Valley, Az

Amber Fritzinger

May 2, 2016

My condolences my prayers and thoughts are with the family
Amber Fritzinger ( daughter of Keith Fritzinger Sr and grand daughter of Ernest Fritzinger Sr)

Mary Jo Badura Makoul

April 30, 2016

My sisters and I want to express our heartfelt sympathies to your family. Our father Joseph Badura worked for Ted when he first started and into the early fifties. Your father was one of the first to express his condolences at our dad's funeral in 1993. I remember playing there while my father and mother worked. Plantique designed my one garden. Mary Jo Badura Makoul

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Barbara Sarley

April 30, 2016

I am extending my deepest sympathy. Ted was a dear friend to my husband and myself for many years. He was a special man with so many interests and a great, lively personality. I will miss him.

Linda Aston

April 29, 2016

So many of us enjoyed your dad's company at water aerobics. He was an amazing man and was so fun to be around. He will be so missed but we know he is still there with us! May you find comfort in knowing how many lives he touched and the full life he led. RIP Teddy........you were an inspiration to us all!

TERRY HANNIS & FAMILY

April 29, 2016

TO ALL FAMILY--- OUR CONDOLENCES HE WAS A GREAT MAN .REST IN PEACE TED.WE READ ALL YOUR ENTRIES THEY ARE ALL TRUE AND GREAT TO HEAR.THERE ARE MANY MORE THINGS TO BE SAID .I AM LUCKY TO HAVE FOUND A FRIEND IN YOU & HONORED TO BE PART OF YOUR FAMILY. OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU .

April 29, 2016

DAD I LOVE YOU ! I MISS YOU ! I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR ME .YOU MADE SURE I WAS TAKEN GOOD CARE OF ALWAYS .I CAN'T TALK BUT I CAN WRITE .YOU HELPED ME .I TALK TO YOU EVERY NIGHT WHEN I PRAY. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.I DO UNDERSTAND YOU ARE IN HEAVEN MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND THE ANGELS ARE WATCHING OVER YOU .I HAVE ALL MY PICTURES & MEMORIES IN MY HEART FOREVER.I WILL MISS YOU PLAYING THE PIANO FOR ME SO I COULD DANCE AND SING.HERE IS A "BIG HUGGER!" LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER JAN FRITZINGER

April 29, 2016

A GEM TO ME .HE MADE US LAUGH ALWAYS .TED HAD A WAY ABOUT HIM THAT MADE EVERYONE FEEL WELCOME .HE LOVED HIS FAMILY TOLD US STORIES AND DETAILS SOMETIMES HE WAS A GREAT MAN TO SIT AND CHAT WITH .I LOVED TO VISIT AND HE WOULD BE SO FULL OF HISTORY . HE LOVED HIS BIRDS AND DUE TO HIM WE NOW HAVE FEEDERS AND LOVE THE BIRDS. I ALWAYS FELT CALM AND PEACEFUL SITTING ON HIS LOUNGE CHAIR . HE WAS FULL OF WISDOM. WHEN HE WAS TIRED OR FUZZY IN HIS HEAD WE WOULD TALK ALOT .HE THANKED ME SO MANY TIMES FOR DOING LITTLE THINGS ,THINGS I WANTED TO DO FOR HIM.HE BECAME OUR FAMILY TOO.HE LOVED ALL HIS KIDS AND GRANDKIDS DEARLY AND WAS VERY PROUD OF THEM ALL. HE USE TO HUG ME AND THANK ME FOR CARING FOR HIS DAUGHTER WHICH IS A PLEASURE.I JUST CAN'T SAY ENOUGH . A WONDERFUL PERSON, MAN ,FATHER,GRANDPA AND FRIEND.HIS LOVE OF LIFE AND CAREING WAS OVER WHELMING .HE NEVER SAID ANYTHING BAD ALWAYS GOOD .I MISS HIM VERY MUCH !HE HELPED ME WITH A RECENT LOSS, CRIED WITH ME . A TRUE DOWN TO EARTH HARD WORKING MAN WHO MADE HIS DREAM COME TRUE.WE LOVE YOU TED ! BE AT PEACE. R.I.P.LOVE ,MICHELE AND TERRY HANNIS FAMILY

terence spiker

April 27, 2016

Ted I know you hear me,Thank you for all the memories I have with you,thanks for teaching me about horticulture. I and many more are thankfull and will miss you.God Bless p.s I think I just heard a hooded warbler..........

At Charles Darwin Center, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Jan. 1992

Terry Master

April 26, 2016

On yacht in the Galapagos Islands, Jan. 1992

Terry Master

April 26, 2016

Terry Master

April 26, 2016

It was a delight sharing many birding experiences with Ted ranging from Jacobsburg State Park (at that time) to the Galapagos Islands. We enjoyed a little bit of Pennsylvania Dutch repartee now and then during those adventures. He was a wonderful and congenial person with a great sense of humor, always a pleasure to be with, I will remember him fondly.

April 25, 2016

Bruce and Pilar, Maria and Alan - Avi Ted will never be forgotten. From the first time he came into our lives he met us with a smile and a welcoming heart - the last time we saw him - it was the same. He left this life but remains a part of all of our lives. Our sadness is deep but our memories of him remain forever.
Issam and Leila Elias

April 25, 2016

So sorry to hear of Ted's passing. Met Ted through Senior water exercise at Muhlenberg College. Had also learned he was from Lehighton, Pa. and had family there. He was a very courageous man and enjoyed talking with him. God Bless him and rest in peace.

Daniel Klem, Jr.

April 25, 2016

Over the past three plus decades, a special enjoyable privilege was my unplanned meetings with Ted in the field while we were birding independently. He was always generously informative, optimally friendly, and respectfully humble. He is and will continue to be admired by me for his many generous offerings in so many diverse ways that enriched so many. I cannot help notice that he started his successful business the year after I was born, that his Cornell University experiences must have included ornithology, and that his business and pleasure time had been so complementary and complimentary to birds. My sincerest condolences to Ted's family, friends, and all those who care about him. Respectfully, Daniel Klem, Jr., Sarkis Acopian Professor of Ornithology and Conservation Biology, Muhlenberg College

Sheila Kunkel

April 25, 2016

Lu Lu and Zion, my deepest sympathy to you and prayers and condolences to the Fritzinger family. Ted always had a smile and a story to tell. He will live on in our hearts always.

April 24, 2016

Many years ago, Ted made a permanent contribution to our home landscaping via Plantique. We are glad to learn he lived a long, fruitful life. We will never forget him. Harriet and Jerry Mantell

April 23, 2016

mark & myrald cantley

April 23, 2016

dear fritzinger family, ted was always glad to see everyone he came in contact with. i worked for him for many years and my wife and i enjoyed many get togethers with him and his family, the best were our lunches at his favorite place, WERT'S CAFE. his passion for everything he did was so amazing. he is going to be greatly missed . RIP you were a wonderful friend and we will always have a place in our hearts for you. love sparky & myrald

Muna Salloum

April 22, 2016

Dearest Bruce and Pilar,
We wish to send you our heartfelt condolences on the passing of such a wonderful man. We were blessed to have known this great man of adventure, history, love, and dignity. He always beamed when speaking of his family and took all of us in as his extended family. His loss will be felt all around.
Love
Muna and Habeeb

Ann "Jenny" McGinley

April 22, 2016

Ted, I always loved working with you on any project. You were always so upbeat! Your Plantique has certainly made your beautiful indelible mark in the Lehigh Valley!

joseph f fritzingerjose

April 22, 2016

iam sorry to hear of his passing

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