Alfred "Al" Henry Fritzinger Sr., 79, of Whitehall, died April 9, 2014, at home.

He was the son of the late Nevin and Mildred (Yeager) Fritzinger and the husband of Mary Kumernitsky Fritzinger.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955 serving on the USS Jeffers and USS Hyman during the Korean conflict.

After his service, he worked for the Bethlehem Steel and Atlas Cement.

He then joined the Whitehall Township Police Department in 1962 and retired as a lieutenant in 1989.

While serving with Whitehall police, he earned an Associate's Degree in criminology and was the chief negotiator who advocated for comparative wages and benefits for the entire police department.

He was awarded several citations for departmental accomplishments and for bravery in the line of duty.

After retirement, he formed a nonprofit fraternal organization for law enforcement and served as president of Pa. Law Enforcement Officers Association, which operated an indoor gun range and fitness center for its members.

He was an entrepreneur all his adult life owning and operating several family-run businesses, ranging from trucking, vending machines, pest exterminating and more.

He was a member and treasurer of the American Legion Post 576, Allentown, and VFW Post 7293, Whitehall.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Alfred Jr and wife, Tammy, of Bethlehem, Douglas and wife, Wanda, of Treichlers, Todd of Danielsville; daughter Stacy of Whitehall; sisters Shirley Gerny of West Palm Beach, Fla., Sandra Valent of Coplay, Linda Bobenko of Ruchsville; brother David Fritzinger of Neffs; grandsons Adam, Douglas II, Dillon and Shawn Fritzinger; granddaughters Jacqueline German, Kristina and Zancheska Fritzinger; great- grandson Caleb German; and great-granddaughters Giana German and Isabella Fritzinger.

He was predeceased by brothers Nevin, Ralph and James Fritzinger; sister Lana Hartman; son Kevin and daughter Tracy.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home, Whitehall.