Published December 03. 2020 06:42AM
Helmuth L. “Helly” Schrettner, 93, from Whitehall, died peacefully Nov. 18, 2020, while a guest at Phoebe Home, Allentown.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Anthony and Stella (Mild) Schrettner.
He and his wife Catherine E. (Schandl) Schrettner were married 63 years at the time of her death in 2018.
He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
A longtime account manager for Breyers Ice Cream and Kraft Foods, he retired in 1989.
Survivors include his daughter Edie Aguila and husband Tali of Allentown; son David G. Schrettner and wife Cheryl of Emmaus; grandchildren Stacy, Jacob and Colton; great-granddaughter Kasey; and nieces, nephews and extended family;
He was predeceased by sisters Erna Matsco and infant sister Margaret; brothers Tony, John, Alfred, Walter, and infant brothers Robert, Emil, William, Joseph and Edward.
Memorial contributions may be presented to Special Olympics PA, 2570 Blvd. of the Generals, Suite, 124 Norristown, PA 19403 or to specialolympicspa.org.
Arrangements made by Gilbert Funeral Home, Whitehall.