Robert E. Sulzer, 75, of Schnecks-ville, died Jan. 14, 2013, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

He and his wife Shirley A. (Oswald) Sulzer celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary last April 20.

Born April 11, 1937, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Edward Sr. and Anna (Gerlach) Sulzer.

A member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 19, he worked in constructions for 30 years before retiring in 1987.

An avid outdoorsman, he was a life member of the Copeechan Fish and Game Club and the Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club. He also had a passion for photography.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by children, Cheryl L. Handler and her significant other, Christopher Rex of Kempton, Wade R. "Buck" Sulzer of New Tripoli; siblings Edward Jr. of North Dakota, John "Jack" of Allentown, Barbara Burda of Montana, Carol Trapp of Germansville, James of Kempton; and grandchildren John, Jesse and Megan.

Expressions of sympathy may be at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Arthritis Foundation and/or to the American Diabetes Association both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements made by Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. Schnecksville.