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Lawrence H. Klotz, age 91, of Schnecksville PA, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township PA. He was the husband of the late Hilda M. (Hausman) Klotz.

Born in North Whitehall Township PA, May 15, 1916, Lawrence was the son of the late Nathanial C. and Beulah T. (Peters) Kern Klotz. He graduated from Bloomsburg State College with a B.S. Degree in Business Education in 1941 and from Temple University with a Masters Degree in Education in 1947. Mr. Klotz was a Teacher in the Allentown School District for 35 years, retiring in 1980. He began his teaching career at the Harrison-Morton Junior High School, then was transferred to Allentown High School and completed his last 21 years at Dieruff High School where he held the title of Department Chairperson. After retiring from public school teaching, he taught part-time at the Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville. He served on the Board of Directors of the Lehigh -Northampton Business Education Association and served as Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Business Education Association.

He was a Member of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schnecksville, where he succeeded his father Nathaniel as Financial Secretary / Treasurer for 35 years. He also served on Church Council and was active with the Sunday School Program and many other committees in the life of the Church. He served as Judge of Elections for the western district of North Whitehall Township; and was a Charter Member of the Upper Lehigh Lions Club and served on the Troop Committee of Boy Scout Troop # 57 for 25 years.

He is survived by his Sons, Dr. Larry H. Klotz of Shippensburg PA, Joel H. Klotz of Kensington MD and Philip H. Klotz and his wife Jill of Mechanicsburg PA; Grandchildren, Philip D.Y. Klotz and Lindsay M.Y. Klotz; and Caregiver, Fanny O. Minyenya.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm. Friday, July 13, 2007 in the Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5500 Route 873, Schnecksville with the Reverend Dennis W. Moore and the Reverend Jami L. Possinger officiating. Family and Friends may call 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Friday in the Church. Interment will follow the service at Union Church Cemetery, Neffs. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Union Evangelical Lutheran Church and/or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, both c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.

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Ron and Alice Stahley 07-12-2007

Larry, Joel, Phil and Jill:

As your childhood play friend growing up on the fringes of the then tiny village of Schnecksville I think what I remember most about your Dad was his quiet dignity. When we needed chiding, which you’ll recall was fairly often, he did in a way and with a manner that put us in our place but also taught us a life lesson.

The obvious affection he showed to his children and your mother and, indeed, nearly everyone I ever witnessed him encounter is a trait extant in few individuals today.

I know how much you all loved and honored him as a father and as an important part of a burgeoning community. In my second career in township government, I had occasion to talk to your Dad on several issues. Although it isn’t supposed to be so, the opinions of someone you grew up respecting somehow always carry more influence.

While we haven’t seen each other in many years, I’m aware that each of you has achieved success in your chosen field and are doing important work to better our world. I’m certain Mom and Dad are smiling on you – for they’re assuredly together again.

Ron and Alice

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Marion Greenwood 07-12-2007

My sincere Sympathy to you all. I will keep you in my prayers. Be assured that Larry is at Peace with the Lord and those of the family who have gone before him, waiting for him. What comfort it is know one day we will all be reunited with our loved ones.
Love and Prayers,
Marion Greenwood

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