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Lee Stitzel Obituary
September 16, 2008
Lee. F. Stitzel, 69, of Kutztown, passed away Tuesday in his residence. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was married to Phyllis J. Manmiller Stitzel for 48 years.
Born on the family farm in Richmond Township, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary Kurse Adam Stitzel.
Lee had worked 22 years at the former Pennsylvania Steel Foundry, Hamburg, till 1985. He then worked in partnership with his son as a well driller for Lenhart - Stitzel Well Drilling, Kutztown. He was an avid hunter and loved working on the farm.
He was a member of Zion Moselem Springs Lutheran Church, Kutztown, where he served as a past church treasurer. Other memberships included the Pike Township Sportsmen's Club, Kutztown Fire Company, Virginville Fire Company, Hamburg Fire Company, Good Will Fire Company and the Loyal Order of the Moose, Hamburg.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Lori A. Stitzel and her husband, Allen Spatz, Dryville: sons, Thomas L. Stitzel, at home, and Todd D. Stitzel and his wife, Tara, Kutztown; and four grandchildren, Christopher Spatz, Stephanie Spatz, Brandon Stitzel and Alicia Stitzel.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Zion Moselem Lutheran Church, Moselem Church Road, Kutztown. Interment will be in Moselem Church Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening at Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 117 West Main St., Fleetwood, and from 10 a.m. Friday morning to time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to JT's Tribe, a relay for life team whose aims are to help local families. Please mail to JT's Tribe, C/O Tara Stitzel, 14 Adam Road, Kutztown, PA 19530.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lee Stitzel
Tom and Dianne
September 11, 2022
He will be forever alive in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him! Continue to share fond memories of him. God is Good !
With our love, Uncle Tom and Aunt Dianne
Dennis Evert
September 19, 2008
Phyllis
so sorry to hear of your loss. Lee was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Dennis and Dianna Evert
Russell & Mae Peiffer
September 19, 2008
Dear Phyllis. Sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
George Gundrum
September 17, 2008
Sorry for the loss of Lee. Your family is in our thoughts
and prayers. Lee was a wonderful person and I am sure
he will be missed by all who knew him.
A good friend from High School.
George Gundrum and Darlene Gundrum (Macungie)
Tom and Dianne Smith
September 17, 2008
Dear Phyllis, Lori and Allen, Christopher and Stephanie, Tom, Todd and Tara, Brandon and Alicia,
As the days and weeks pass and as you return to life's routine, may you feel comforted by the love of family and friends and especially our Heavenly Father. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times shared as you celebrate Lee's life and keep him forever alive in your hearts and minds. Finally, may the sure and certain hope of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ give you a true sense of peace and real comfort.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
Tom, Dianne and Pop-Pop
Christa (Pauley) Haas
September 17, 2008
Just a little note to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Its been many years since we have seen one another but you all hold a special place in my heart.
Fayne Kendrick
September 17, 2008
Phyllis,Lori,Tommy,Todd & families
Momma & I are so sorry to hear about Lee. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all through this rough time. We are here for you all. Family,love & memories will get you through this.
Love,
Fayne & Aunt Dolly
September 17, 2008
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and a prayer for strength to get through this difficult time.
Denise, Todd, Logan and Zoe
Micki Greene
September 17, 2008
Lori and family,
My deepest sympathy at this time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
scott dengler
September 17, 2008
uncle lee you left me with alot of fun memories you were there any time If needed ,only a phone call away I will always cherish those times in the back of your blue truck and the family picnics on the farm.
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