Esther F. Schittler, age 88, formerly of Pricetown. Passed away on Sunday January 1, 2012 at Berks Heim Bern Township.
She was the wife of the late Raymond Schittler who passed on August 25, 1994.
Born on February 28, 1923 in Reading the daughter of the late John Wentzel and Esther (Petsch) Wentzel.
A member of Christ Mertz Lutheran Church in Dryville.
Esther spent many years working for the former Fleetwood Shirt Corporation.
Survived by her sons Kenneth D. Schittler husband of Maggie Schittler of Fleetwood and Richard H. Schittler husband of Claire Schittler of Oley.
Also surviving are four grandchildren: Brian Schittler, Michael Schittler, David Schittler and Denise (Schittler) Williams. One step grandchild Terri Lindenmuth. Four great grandchildren Matthew, Lauren, Tyler, and Benjamin; six step great grandchildren: Wendy, Kenny, Emma, Micah, Elijah and Hunter; three step great great grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister in law Loretta Wentzel and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a great grandchild, Andrew Schittler and two brothers: John Wentzel and Harold Wentzel and a sister Dorothy (Wentzel) Lash.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00AM from the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc. 117 West Main Street, Fleetwood. A viewing will be 10:00AM to time of service. Burial will be Hope Cemetery, Dryville. Contributions can be made to Christ Mertz Lutheran Church, 16 Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522.