Glenn Erwin Fretz, 85, of Macungie, died peacefully at home Aug. 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband for 48 years of the late Jane Aylor Fretz. He was the son of the late John Erwin and Margaret Souders Fretz, of Emmaus and Clearwater, Fla.

A graduate of Emmaus High School, he established a career in his hometown by becoming a licensed Realtor with Fretz Realty, Inc. at the age of 18. At 21, he became a broker and at the age of 24, he became a partner in his family’s firm joining his father, Erwin and uncle, Harvey. He soon was joined by his brother, David and cousin, John.

He was a highly respected businessman and enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a Realtor, serving two terms as president of the Allentown Board of Realtors in 1971 and 1980. Additionally, he served on the Pennsylvania State Board of Realtors; the Pennsylvania State Standard Forms Committee; taught the ethics course to new Realtors at Penn State for 20 years; served as mediator for the Board of Realtors; and was selected Realtor of the Year in 1974.

He became president of Prudential Fretz Realty when the company became part of the Prudential franchise. In 2006, the Fretz family sold their Prudential franchise to Prudential Patt-White Realtors, later becoming Berkshire-Hathaway and he continued as broker where he enjoyed working as Realtor Emeritus until 2024.

He continued to operate Fretz Realty as a property management company where he maintained his reputation for treating clients and tenants with polite consideration.

Active in the community, he chaired the planned giving committee of the United Way of Lehigh County in the past and was vice president of the Baum Art School Board. He served the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital as a member of the professional relations and quality committee; member of the executive committee; vice-chairman and secretary of the board of trustees, his service spanning from 1992-2009.

A member of The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit since 1976, he was a past president of church council and served on the spirit support team (pastoral care) with his wife.

A natural athlete, he was skilled at golf, tennis and his great love, sailing. He is remembered by all who knew him as a strong, honest man of gentle spirit and great courage.

He is survived by his daughters, Gwen Fretz Reed and her husband, Calvin, of Buckeye, Ariz.; Meredith Fretz Merino and her husband, Stephen, of Media; stepdaughters, Joni Scandola, of Silver Spring, Md.; Julie Scandola and her husband, Douglas Proctor, of Stuarts Draft, Va.; stepsons, James Scandola, of Houston, Texas; John Scandola and his wife, Cassidy, of Seattle, Wash.; 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Fretz Shelling, of Atlanta, Ga.; nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his son, Jay; his daughter, Dana Fretz Friz; his brother, David.

A service to celebrate his life will be held 11 a.m. Aug. 22 at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus. Visitations will be held 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 21 at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus and 10-11 a.m. Aug. 22 at the church immediately preceding the service.

Donations can be made to Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital or The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit.