Regional Medical Center with family at his side on Friday, April 22 2011, due to a pulmonary
embolism.
Art was born in Man, West Virginia on October 22, 1956, and moved to Lakeland in May of 1989.
He was one of the founding pastors of Restoration Church, where he was currently serving as
Senior Pastor.
Art is survived by his wife Kim; two sons and their wives Art Kretzer II and Kellee; Aaron Kretzer and Fernanda, Mother Joann Kretzer three grandsons, Ivan, Declan and Nolan, brother Rodney
Kretzer and wife Amy, all from Lakeland. His sister and her husband, Drema and Danny Stollings and
brother in law and wife Gary and Judy Bowen are from West Va. He is also survived my several
nieces and nephews.
Art’s passion in life was loving and serving his family & his beloved church family.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 Monday at Ott-Laughlin at Glen Abbey with funeral service Tuesday at
11 am at Restoration Church, 1280 N. Church Ave. Mulberry.
