He was born in Berlin, Germany on December 30, 1929. He served in the US Navy and became a US citizen in the 1950s. He worked as a paperhanger & interior designer. He was a faithful member of Bay Pines Lutheran Church, Seminole.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 64 years, Maria (Stern); daughter, Cheryl Buetzow; son, David (Jennifer) Dietrich; grandchildren, Maria, Daniel, Jacob, & Evan; nephews and friends.
His Christian Memorial Service will be officiated by Rev. David Priebe on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11 am at Bay Pines Lutheran Church, Seminole. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bay Pines Lutheran Church Evangelism or Suncoast Hospice.
Arrangements were held under the direction of Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home 7950 131st Street N., Seminole, FL 33776\727-391-0121.