Donald C. Fetzer, 79, of Newville, died on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at home.
Born on Nov. 14, 1929, in Milesburg, he was a son of Aaron J. and Margaret Korman Fetzer.
Dr. Fetzer is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betsy" Beezer Fetzer.
A graduate of Bellefonte High School in 1947, he received his B.S. in Education, his MEd, and his Ded, all from Penn State University.
He also served and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Dr. Fetzer taught at Bellefont, and a director of curriculum at West Perry High School, before teaching in the student teacher program at Shippensburg University, where he was instrumental in the formation of their program preparing supervisors and principals. He retired in 1988.
He belonged to the First United Presbyterian Church of Newville, where he served as an elder, trustee, and Sunday school teacher. He was a member of the Newville Lions Club, where he served as president and treasure; a member of Big Spring Lodge 361 F&AM; a member of the Nittany Lion Club and the PSU Alumni Assoc.; and a life member of PSEA, NEA and APSCUF.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Margaret "Peg" Hummel, Erin Nienstedt, and Mary Golgowski; his son, Donald Fetzer Jr; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter E. Fetzer; and two sisters, Elizabeth Rupert and Suzanne McMullin.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, in the First United Presbyterian Church, 111 Big Spring Ave., Newville, with the Rev. Vernon Gauthier and the Rev. Robert Rhoades officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3211 N. Front St., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1342 or Celtic Hospice, 220 Wilson St., Suite 100, Carlisle, PA 17013 or to the First United Presbyterian Church, 111 Big Spring Ave., Newville, PA 17241.
Sentinel, The (Carlisle, PA) - Friday, February 6, 2009
(obit edited for privacy of surviving family)
Born on Nov. 14, 1929, in Milesburg, he was a son of Aaron J. and Margaret Korman Fetzer.
Dr. Fetzer is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betsy" Beezer Fetzer.
A graduate of Bellefonte High School in 1947, he received his B.S. in Education, his MEd, and his Ded, all from Penn State University.
He also served and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Dr. Fetzer taught at Bellefont, and a director of curriculum at West Perry High School, before teaching in the student teacher program at Shippensburg University, where he was instrumental in the formation of their program preparing supervisors and principals. He retired in 1988.
He belonged to the First United Presbyterian Church of Newville, where he served as an elder, trustee, and Sunday school teacher. He was a member of the Newville Lions Club, where he served as president and treasure; a member of Big Spring Lodge 361 F&AM; a member of the Nittany Lion Club and the PSU Alumni Assoc.; and a life member of PSEA, NEA and APSCUF.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Margaret "Peg" Hummel, Erin Nienstedt, and Mary Golgowski; his son, Donald Fetzer Jr; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter E. Fetzer; and two sisters, Elizabeth Rupert and Suzanne McMullin.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, in the First United Presbyterian Church, 111 Big Spring Ave., Newville, with the Rev. Vernon Gauthier and the Rev. Robert Rhoades officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3211 N. Front St., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1342 or Celtic Hospice, 220 Wilson St., Suite 100, Carlisle, PA 17013 or to the First United Presbyterian Church, 111 Big Spring Ave., Newville, PA 17241.
Sentinel, The (Carlisle, PA) - Friday, February 6, 2009
(obit edited for privacy of surviving family)
Donald C. Fetzer, 79, of Newville, died on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at home.
Born on Nov. 14, 1929, in Milesburg, he was a son of Aaron J. and Margaret Korman Fetzer.
Dr. Fetzer is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betsy" Beezer Fetzer.
A graduate of Bellefonte High School in 1947, he received his B.S. in Education, his MEd, and his Ded, all from Penn State University.
He also served and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Dr. Fetzer taught at Bellefont, and a director of curriculum at West Perry High School, before teaching in the student teacher program at Shippensburg University, where he was instrumental in the formation of their program preparing supervisors and principals. He retired in 1988.
He belonged to the First United Presbyterian Church of Newville, where he served as an elder, trustee, and Sunday school teacher. He was a member of the Newville Lions Club, where he served as president and treasure; a member of Big Spring Lodge 361 F&AM; a member of the Nittany Lion Club and the PSU Alumni Assoc.; and a life member of PSEA, NEA and APSCUF.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Margaret "Peg" Hummel, Erin Nienstedt, and Mary Golgowski; his son, Donald Fetzer Jr; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter E. Fetzer; and two sisters, Elizabeth Rupert and Suzanne McMullin.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, in the First United Presbyterian Church, 111 Big Spring Ave., Newville, with the Rev. Vernon Gauthier and the Rev. Robert Rhoades officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3211 N. Front St., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1342 or Celtic Hospice, 220 Wilson St., Suite 100, Carlisle, PA 17013 or to the First United Presbyterian Church, 111 Big Spring Ave., Newville, PA 17241.
Sentinel, The (Carlisle, PA) - Friday, February 6, 2009
(obit edited for privacy of surviving family)
Born on Nov. 14, 1929, in Milesburg, he was a son of Aaron J. and Margaret Korman Fetzer.
Dr. Fetzer is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betsy" Beezer Fetzer.
A graduate of Bellefonte High School in 1947, he received his B.S. in Education, his MEd, and his Ded, all from Penn State University.
He also served and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Dr. Fetzer taught at Bellefont, and a director of curriculum at West Perry High School, before teaching in the student teacher program at Shippensburg University, where he was instrumental in the formation of their program preparing supervisors and principals. He retired in 1988.
He belonged to the First United Presbyterian Church of Newville, where he served as an elder, trustee, and Sunday school teacher. He was a member of the Newville Lions Club, where he served as president and treasure; a member of Big Spring Lodge 361 F&AM; a member of the Nittany Lion Club and the PSU Alumni Assoc.; and a life member of PSEA, NEA and APSCUF.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Margaret "Peg" Hummel, Erin Nienstedt, and Mary Golgowski; his son, Donald Fetzer Jr; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter E. Fetzer; and two sisters, Elizabeth Rupert and Suzanne McMullin.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, in the First United Presbyterian Church, 111 Big Spring Ave., Newville, with the Rev. Vernon Gauthier and the Rev. Robert Rhoades officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3211 N. Front St., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1342 or Celtic Hospice, 220 Wilson St., Suite 100, Carlisle, PA 17013 or to the First United Presbyterian Church, 111 Big Spring Ave., Newville, PA 17241.
Sentinel, The (Carlisle, PA) - Friday, February 6, 2009
(obit edited for privacy of surviving family)
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