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Robert Fretz Obituary
Born August 10, 1942, in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Edward S. and Katherine (Hagley) Fretz.
His wife of 55 years, Clarice E. (Ask) Fretz, passed away May 7, 2020.
Robert served with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.
He retired from the former Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Co., now McWane Ductile, Phillipsburg, NJ, where he was employed for 42 years.
Robert enjoyed drag racing and working on cars. He was a fan of NASCAR #3 the late Dale Earnhardt, Sr., and the Dallas Cowboys.
Surviving is a daughter Sherri A. Gellock and her husband Lewis, of Wilson Borough; a grandson, Robert Gellock; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by five sisters, Evelyn, Catherine and Dorothy Everitt, Miriam Lines, and Florence Fretz.
Services will be held at 11am Tuesday, March 25th, in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. Call Tuesday 10-11am in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Offer online condolences at www.strunkfh.com.
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Ralph
March 23, 2025
Lewie, Sherri, and Robbie our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Patty
March 23, 2025
To Lew Sherri and Robbie,
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Stempa
March 23, 2025
Sheri, Lew, and Robby so sorry for your loss, wishing you peace in the days to come.
Robert J. Miklas, USN
March 22, 2025
A Vietnam Veteran has passed away today. Bob, you have made your final flight into the wild blue yonder´s. You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow Vietnam Veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Have a smooth flight airman.
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Grateful
March 21, 2025
Robert,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
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