Newark, New Jersey
DETELS John R. Detels Active with Lutheran church in Lanoka Harbor, 91 John R. Detels, age 91, of Forked River died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, at his home. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Riggs Funeral Home, 130 N. Route 9, Forked River. A...
Read MoreMr Detels was my 10th grade geometry teacher. I still remember him teaching us "theorems". He was so enthusiastic despite my lack of interest I do remember some of what he taught us. I remember him as a nice man and dedicated teacher. I also remember him showing us his slides from traveling the world with his wife, Goldene Detels.
Christine McHugh Smith
August 18, 2025
I will always remember "Mr. Detels" as a dedicated teacher. I had him for geometry in 10th grade at North Arlington High and "almost" always enjoyed his class.
Steve Bollander
August 18, 2007 | Montville, NJ
