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John Seitzinger Obituary

John L. Seitzinger
John L. Seitzinger, 60, of Whitehall, died on July 4, 2007 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. He was an avid fisherman and was known as Fisherman John. Husband of Nancy (Rehrig) Seitzinger, they were married 20 years. Born in Coaldale on February 24, 1947, he was a son of the late Robert and Mary Seitzinger. He graduated from William Allen High School in 1965. He was a grounds supervisor for the County of Lehigh. He served in the Air Force as a military policeman attaining the rank of sergeant. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. He was a member of Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club, Northampton, Ranger Rod and Gun, Coplay, Bowling League of the Fearless Fire Company and Fairview Fire Company, both in Allentown. Survivors: Wife, Nancy; sons, Cory A. Seitzinger and his wife, Joylyn, of Bethlehem and Brig A. Seitzinger of Allentown; daughter, Tiffany M. Herring and her husband, Philip, of Whitehall; former wife, Barbara A. Seitzinger of Bethlehem Township; stepsons, Dennis Holderman of Pen Argyl, Jeff Holderman and his wife, Melissa, of Allentown and Kevin R. Holderman and his wife, Michelle, of Catasauqua; stepdaughters, Brenda and her husband, Ron Blonszinsky, of Whitehall, Diane G. Deiter and her husband, Danny of Northampton; stepgrandchildren, stepgreat-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Monday in Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, Pa . Viewing Sunday 6-9 p.m. in the Sell-Herron Funeral Home, 1145 Lehigh Street, Allentown and Monday 1:30-2 p.m. in the church. Burial in Indianland Cemetery, Lehigh Township. Contributions: Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club, 21 W. 21st Street, Northampton, PA 18067, Ranger Rod and Gun, 2350 Quary Street, Coplay, PA 18037 or Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA 18035.

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Published by Morning Call on Jul. 6, 2007.

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Brig Seitzinger

March 15, 2022

Miss you tonight

Barb (Follweiler) Seitzinger

July 11, 2007

Dear Friends and Relatives,
Thank you for all the support you have shown our families during this difficult time. The cards, flowers, taking time to attend John's viewing and/or funeral have meant a lot. We are thankful that Tiffany moved her wedding date from September to May 19 and John was there to walk her down the aisle. He was a proud dad! Cory, Tiffany & Brig just returned from a week at the shore with John and Nancy and had a terrific time. God was kind to give them that week together and the joy of Tiffany's wedding. His unexpected passing is a loss for all who knew him. We appreciate your prayers. Thanks again.

Uncle Bill

July 11, 2007

I always enjoyed sitting and talking with John. I had seen John when they were stationed at Andrews AFB and visited in Japan when they were stationed there. God bless you John - you left here to soon my friend.

Carol (Strohl) Thompson

July 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Fred Wagner

July 8, 2007

My condolences to Nancy, Cory, Tiffany, Brig and any other family. My sister Danielle sends her condolences as well.

gary manley j.r.

July 8, 2007

to all of fishermanjohns family.john and nancy we had alot of fun in the late 90s at tbs in those awsome camping days.there were things about life john told me,that had greatbearing on some desisions i have made and turned out to be good desisions.john is a legondary fisherman.i will mis him.im sure jesus will take good care of him.god bless

Gail Sanders (Rusch)

July 8, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about Johns passing. His Dad and my Dad worked together for Sunoco many years ago. I met John in 7th grade and always remember the upbeat personality he had..He would always have me laughing..Rest in peace John. God bless his family.

SCOTT AND TARA RAPCHAK

July 8, 2007

DEAR NANCY, WE SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND WE ALL FEEL YOUR LOSS.... LOVE YOU ALL.

RICK & LUCKY LIZZY KALE

July 8, 2007

NANCY AND FAMILY, WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE WILL MISS HIS SENSE OF HUMOR AND SEE HIS SMILING FACE. HE ALWAYS SHOWED UP WHEN YOU WERE'NT EXPECTING HIM. WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE MEMORIES OF TRI-BOROUGH 5 WEEKER. ALL OF YOU ARE IN ARE THOUGHT AND PRAYERS. IT WILL GET EASIER.

Cara Judd

July 8, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ruth & Mike Walck

July 8, 2007

To all of John's family,

What a shock it was to open the paper and find out John had passed on. We just saw him at his Birthday Party, and he was his same old happy go lucky John.

We will miss that smile but will always remember him.

You are in our hearts through this very hard time.

Ruth & Mike

Frank Hutterer

July 8, 2007

Nancy and Family, John will truly be missed by all those he touched. No matter if was fishing, which we all know he loved, his various bowling and pool leagues we have all lost a true friend. He was a great help and contributor for all the years with the NLC Outdoor Sportsmen and one thing for sure, John would give you his honest to goodness opinion, that is how I will remember John. His presence will not be forgotten at the NLC~OSA, thanks for all your time and help John, hook 'em hard and deep.

Frank Hutterer & NLC Outdoor Sportsmen Association

Anne Marie Monteiro

July 7, 2007

Dear Nancy, Cory, Brig, Tiffany, Barb and all of John's family:
We were so sorry to hear about John's passing. Although we haven't seen him in many years, he was in our thoughts and conversations many times -- so many good memories of us together when we lived in Pa. We still laugh about the bookcase that he and Joe made together. What a disaster! He will live on in our memories and our hearts. Good souls always do.

Love,
Anne and Joe Monteiro

Philip Herring

July 7, 2007

John was a great man whom I was lucky to know. He left us too soon but not without many endearing memories that I shall always remember. He will truly be missed.

Peg & Marty Grossman

July 7, 2007

Cory, Brig, Tiffany and John's entire family and extended family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the happy memories sustain you through the coming difficult months and then make you laugh again soon after.

SCOTT & BECKY NYE (FROM POOL)

July 7, 2007

NANCY
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOHN OUR THOUGHTS OUR WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME

Taffy Judd

July 7, 2007

Dear Cory, Tiffany, and Brig,
I am so sorry about your dad's passing. He was a kind, gentle soul and was always so nice to me. I know this is a shock for all of you, but may the many wonderful memories you have made with your dad bring you peace and contentment. I am sorry I am not in PA to help support you. I will keep you and your families in my prayers.

Mickey and Jean Martin

July 6, 2007

our deepest sympathy to the family. John will be missed by my wife and I. I bowled with him over 20 yrs at the fearless and my wife kept score for the teams. he was considered a very good friend and will be missed deeply. our prayers are with you and the entire family. Mickey and Jean Martin.

Stephanie, John, Sue Schenk

July 6, 2007

Dear Nancy and family. Im really sorry. Its scary because my father and I were just at the house a couple months ago. And he was even going to help my dad get threw my uncles passing away. which was a couple months ago aswell. This shocks me a whole lot. But I hope this poem will help. It helped me with my uncle.


I do Believe.


There is nothing I can do,
to make him come back

There are no words I can say,
that can replace the words you long to hear.

There are no answer's I can give to you that will satisfy your questions.

There is not another sould I can introduce to you that will ever replace his.

And, there is no love I can offer that will ever replace the love you shared

I can not promise your broken heart will ever be complete.

I will not say it could have been worse.

I will not deny it was a tragedy.

I will not lie and tell you he will come back...


He never really left...


But I do promise he will hear you when you speak.

I will say he loves you no matter the distance.

I will not deny he is in a better place.

And, I will not lie, he is waiting to greet you someday.


He is in every Step you take
He is in everything you do
He is the air you breathe
He is in every beat of your heart

He is like the wind. You cannot see him, but you can always feel him.

I Do Believe.

Robert Judd

July 6, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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