Henry Zetlin

Henry Zetlin
Norfolk - Henry Zetlin, 90, died February 5, 2012 in Norfolk. Born and raised in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Maurice Zetlin and Dorothy Engel Zetlin.
Mr. Zetlin graduated from Baltimore City College High School in 1939, he earned his B.A. in Political Science and Economics from John's Hopkins University in 1942. He attended graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Finance, studying business administration and management.
Mr. Zetlin served in the United States Army, he attended non-commissioned officers school and in 1945 was promoted to 1st Lieutenant in the Army Reserves. In 1950 he returned to active duty serving in the Korean Conflict. After numerous promotions was promoted to Colonel in 1972 and in 1981 was transferred to the U.S. Army Retired Reserves.
Mr. Zetlin was Vice President of Investments at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. where he achieved Presidents Council and Chairman Council. He was a founder and board member of Temple Israel in Norfolk and served on the Temple's Board of Directors. In 1979 he was appointed by Norfolk City Council to Board of Trustees for Employees Retirement System and was appointed Chairman of the Investment Committee for the Retirement system where he served until 1983. He served on the Board of Directors at the Jewish Community Center and the Board of Directors at the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Betty Harris Zetlin, Three daughters, Barbara Shepard of Clearwater, Florida, Patti Zetlin of Denver, Colorado, Ruth Zetlin of North Bethesda, Maryland and a son, Herbert Zetlin of Norfolk. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday February 7, 2012 at the Norfolk Chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments by Rabbi Michael Panitz. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. The family wishes to thank the staff of Beth Sholom Home for the exceptional care provided to Mr. Zetlin.