Earl E. Fritzinger

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Earl E. Fritzinger, 89, of Kempton, entered eternal life on February 5, 2010 surrounded by loving family, while in the care of Fellowship Manor, Whitehall, PA. He was the husband of Marie (Baush) Fritzinger. Born at home, in Weisenberg Township, on July 22, 1920, he was the son of the late George and Annie (Walbert) Fritzinger. He graduated highest in his class from the Hynemansville One Room School House. As a youth, Earl was an active member of the Ziegels Church. He participated in the church orchestra playing the violin, and he sang on the church choir. He was also a member of the young peoples club that put on plays in the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect at various local churches. As a member of the Lehigh County 4-H Sheep Club, Earl was awarded the honor of Reserve Grand Champion Lamb at the PA Farm Show in Harrisburg. In the summer of 1944, Earl met and fell in love with Marie Baush. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on December 25, 2009. Earl worked one year for Edgar Wehr farming and training horses and then farmed for Lehigh Portland Cement for 4 years. He was a whizzer operator for the former Trojan Powder Company for 34 years. Earl enjoyed gardening. He also enjoyed feeding and watching the many song birds that visited his outdoor feeder. His hobby was making wooden toys for family and friends. He was a loving and devoted husband, a wonderful father, the best grandfather, and terrific great grandfather. He will be missed by all who loved him. He was a member of St. Peters Union Church, in Lynnville, for the past 65 years. Survivors: Son, Barry of Cross Fork, PA; daughters, June Leiby (wife of the late Ronald Leiby) of Rocky Comfort, MO, Violet, wife of Daniel Henninger of New Tripoli, Dorothy, wife of Kenneth Boger of New Tripoli, and Imogene, wife of William Dietrich of Germansville; brother, Ernest of Maxatawny; grandchildren, Steven, Lisa, Corey, Stacey, Sarah, Eric, Bonnie, Brian, and Alisha, and great grandchildren; Samantha, Makayla, Morgan, and Kylie. Services: 11 a.m., Thursday, February 11, at St. Peters Union Church, 5129 Schochary Rd., New Tripoli, with the Rev. Carol L. Ivey officiating. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, at Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., 6776 Madison St., New Tripoli. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.kellerfuneralhomes.com Contributions to be made to St. Peters Union Church, c/o the funeral home, P.O. 75, New Tripoli PA 18066.