Donald H. Deetz

Donald H. Deetz, 86 of Sellersville formerly of Tylersport died Sunday December 6, 2015 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Margaret "Peg" (Maher) Deetz. Born in Emmaus he was the son of the late Walter K. and Mary (Renninger) Deetz. He was self employed for over forty years and also served as the tax collector and Justice of the Peace for West Rockhill Township. Donald was Past President of the Pennridge Democratic Club, a member of the Sellersville Legion, Forest Lodge VFW, North Penn Gun Club, Hilltown German Club, Bally Fire Co. and the Sassamansville Fire Co. He also served in the US Air Force as a senior aircraft mechanic serving overseas all during the Korean War. He also loved hunting, fishing, traveling and gardening. Donald was a member of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Ridge Valley. He is survived by a daughter Donna Hesse and a son Kevin and his wife Jan. Three grandchildren Brienne Fritz, Ryan Schultz and Justin Derstine. Seven great grandchildren Mason and Kevin Sysak, Alaina and Maggie Fretz, Emily and Ella Schultz and Hope Derstine. He was predeceased by his beautiful granddaughter Kisha Hesse and brothers Walter J. and wife Doris and Fritz P. and wife Betty. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday December 12, 2015 at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Ridge Valley, 910 Allentown Rd. Sellersville PA 18960. Call from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Arrangements in the care of C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to GrandView Hospice, 700 Lawn Ave. PO Box 902 Sellersville PA 18960. Service Information Visitation Saturday December 12, 2015 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM St. John's Lutheran Church Ridge Valley 910 Allentown Road Sellersville, PA 18960 Memorial Service Saturday December 12, 2015 11:00 AM St. John's Lutheran Church Ridge Valley 910 Allentown Road Sellersville, PA 18960