Larry L. Fidler, 77, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, September 7th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Born in Pottsville on July 12, 1948, he was the son of the late Verna (Stump) and Lamar Fidler.
Married 47 years, he was the husband of Linda L. (Klahr) Fidler.
Larry was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
He served in the U.S. Army.
He was co-owner of Fidler Brothers Construction, Pottsville and operated his family’s farm most of his life.
Larry was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Friedensburg. He was also a lifetime member and Assistant Chief of Friedensburg Fire Co. No. 1; served on the Board of Directors for the Schuylkill County Fair; and was a Freemason.
In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by two sons: Mark Ackerman, Brandon Fidler, partner of Jen Krammes; a daughter, Stacy, wife of Robert Steckley; grandson, Blake Renninger; brother, Stanley Fidler; and nephews: Dennis, Ronnie, & Tommy Fidler and their families.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 11th at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Friedensburg with Rev. Matthew Carpenter officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:30 until the start of the service. Interment will be held privately at the family’s convenience.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, PO Box 86, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
25 East Main Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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