Emil Albert Tetzner, 76

LAKE WALES, Fla. - Emil Albert Tetzner of Lake Wales died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, in his home. He was 76.

Mr. Tetzner was born June 12, 1931, in Philadelphia, to the late Emil Richard and Marie (Bartels) Tetzner.

He lived in the Philadelphia area from birth to 1986. Mr. Tetzner also lived in Tulsa, Okla., from 1986 to 1992, and then moved to Lake Wales in 1992.

Mr. Tetzner served in the U.S. Army from 1954-57 and received an honorable discharge with rank of sergeant.

He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry.

Mr. Tetzner first worked as a chemist for Exide Battery Co. He also worked as an insurance salesman and carpenter.

He was an Indian guide when his sons were younger.

Mr. Tetzner enjoyed snow skiing in the Pocono"s with family, camping, fishing and building projects. He also loved being with his children and grandchildren on trips to Disney World.

He was always helping his friends and the elderly.

Mr. Tetzner was a member of the Winter Haven Worship Center.

He is survived by his sons, Emil W. Tetzner and his wife Denise of Dover, Richard J. Tetzner of Warminster, Pa., and John A. Tetzner and his wife Lori of Swansea, Ill.; his grandchildren, Shaun Tetzner, Scott Tetzner and Derek Tetzner, all of Dover, and Samantha Tetzner and Jessica Tetzner, both of Swansea; and his stepdaughter Tara Ferguson of Tulsa.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John"s Lutheran Church, Lotus and Pine streets, Dover. Friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be in Westminster Cemetery, 701 Belmont Ave., Bala Cynwyd, Pa., at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Focus On The Family Ministry, Colorado Springs, CO 80995.

Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Home, Dover.

Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed, at www.torbertfuneral.com.