Obituaries

Erwin Seitz, 90

July 03, 2017

Erwin Seitz, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, July 03, 2017 at St. Anne’s Retirement Home. Born in Weisel, Germany, he was the son of the late Xaver and Anna (Schick) Seitz. He was the loving husband of Irmgard E. (Schrautemeier) Seitz who passed away in 2008.
He was a butcher at Kunzler Meat Co. in Lancaster for many years and enjoyed participating in Civil War re-enactments where he was a member of the Lancaster Fencibles.
Erwin was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and Conestoga Country Club.
He is survived by his daughter, Liane G., wife of Ernest Beardsley of Lancaster; a sister, Trudi Lindt of Thun, Switzerland and several nieces and nephews in Germany. He was preceded in death by a son, Garry J. Seitz.
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Erwin’s memory to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St, Lancaster, PA 17602 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Condolences to the Family

July 13, 2017

Dear Liane
I was very sad to hear about you father , Erwin. He was a fine man and will be fondly remembered . You have my deepest sympathy
Tom King

July 10, 2017

Over the years I have thought of your Dad often and the great times we had. He was such a gentle spirit, my deepest sympathy.  
Betsey King Nielsen

July 06, 2017

With deepest sympathies with the loss of your dad! Keep the memories alive in your heart!
Judy Johnson
 

July 06, 2017

we are so sorry for your loss.  your in our prayers .god bless crystal,Jeff walp

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