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Robert Sulzer Obituary
Robert E. Sulzer, 75, of Schnecksville, died Monday, January 14, 2013 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Shirley A. (Oswald) Sulzer. The couple celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary last April 20. Born in Allentown, April 11, 1937, Robert was the son of the late Edward Sr. and Anna (Gerlach) Sulzer. A member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local # 19, Robert worked in constructions for 30 years before retiring in 1987. An avid outdoorsman, he was a life member of the Copeechan Fish & Games Club and the Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club. Robert also had a passion for photography. Survivors: In addition to his wife, Shirley; children, Cheryl L. Handler and her significant other, Christopher Rex, of Kempton, Wade R. Buck Sulzer of New Tripoli; siblings, Edward Sulzer, Jr. of North Dakota, John Jack Sulzer of Allentown, Barbara Burda of Montana, Carol Trapp of Germansville, James Sulzer of Kempton; grandchildren, John, Jesse, and Megan. Services: A visitation period will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 18, 2013 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Online expressions of sympathy may be at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Arthritis Foundation and/or the American Diabetes Association both in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Sulzer
Jonathan DeFrain
January 27, 2013
Shirley,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone, anytime. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Jonathan DeFrain and Family
mark & wanda geist
January 18, 2013
Wade,Jesse,& Megan
We are sorry to hear of your loss. thoughts and prayers are with you!
Pat and Cynthia Mazziotta
January 18, 2013
Condolences on your loss...we all will miss "Uncle Bob·
Terri Bilder
January 18, 2013
Shirley,
It's been many years since I've seen you at Aetna, but I remember you and Bob hosting a picnic for my training class way back in 1982. I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Terri (Crawford, Washitzko) Bilder
January 18, 2013
Condolences on your loss....we will all miss "Uncle Bob".
Bob & Kay Vogel
January 18, 2013
Bucky:
Heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Sulzer family on the passing of your father.
May memories comfort you in your time of sorrow. In sympathy and in friendship.
Bob & Kay Vogel
Tracey Masenheimer
January 18, 2013
Sending our love and thoughts for your loss <3 Chopper & Tracey
Gabrielle & Lee Christine
January 16, 2013
Shirley, Cheryl, Buck, and family members, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad and difficult time. The loss of a loved one is most painful; please allow all the wonderful memories you have of all the good times - to be a comfort to each of you, today and in the days to come.
Our Love,
Gabrielle & Lee
Kay H Ginder
January 16, 2013
Shirley, Cheryl & Buck, My heart goes out to you in your loss. Lean on each other for support at this stressful time. Love Kay
Brett & Regina Morrison
January 16, 2013
Bucky & family,
We're sorry for your loss. Cherish all of the good memories.
January 16, 2013
Shirley, Cheryl, & Buck,
We're so sorry for your loss. You will all find the strength in each other to get through this difficult time.
Carol & Ronnie Trapp
Don and Pam Reppert and Family
January 16, 2013
Dear Shirley and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you..."Uncle Bob" was a dear friend and will be greatly missed by all of us.
Paul Knecht
January 16, 2013
Rest in peace dear friend. Went to school AHS with Bob ~55 grad. God bless the entire family. Sincerely,Paul Knecht
The Reverend Doctor David Charles Smith
January 16, 2013
The members and friends of Jordan United Church of Christ extend our deepest sympathy and Christian love to Jack, Barb, and the entire family at this time of loss and grief. May the peace of the Risen Christ offer you comfort and hope in the days ahead.
January 16, 2013
Dear Shirley, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. You were always a dear person who was so proud of him and your family. May you find the strength to get through this difficult time and remember that happiness that you shared together.
-Mike Jung
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