Herbert Charles Fetzer Jr.

Herbert Charles Fetzer, of Springdale, died peacefully on Thursday, January 27. He was 97 years old. Herb was born and raised in Pittsburgh. He was the only child of Herb and Jean Fetzer. After graduating from Peabody High School, Herb set off for Penn State, but left after one year to serve his country during World War II. Upon returning from the war, he married Helen Dunn whom he met at church while visiting his mother. The two of them, along with three other couples from Pittsburgh, moved west to attend the newly created school of hospitality at the University of Denver. Herb and Helen started their family there and he graduated with a degree in hotel and restaurant management. Herb and his family moved back to the Pittsburgh area where he began his career working in the food service industry. He was a hard worker who was willing to put in long hours. Eventually, his hard work paid off with the opportunity to manage the Diplomat Hotel in Washington DC. He worked there for several years but was always drawn toward returning to Pittsburgh. In 1966, Herb moved back to Pittsburgh to manage the Pittsburgh Field Club and he would never move away from his hometown again. Herb successfully managed the Field Club for 29 years where he made many lifelong friends. He retired in 1995 and moved to Springdale where he lived independently until 7 months ago. Herb was an avid reader, a pet lover, and a fan of the Pittsburgh sports teams. He enjoyed watching the 10 o'clock news and reading the paper every morning. He also enjoyed going for lunch and dinner with family and friends. He was a great conversationalist and had many close friends. He would spend Saturday mornings calling friends and family to check in and catch up with them. It was the highlight of his week. Despite slowing down physically, Herb's mind was strong until the very end. Most importantly, Herb was a loyal and devoted family man. After moving back to Pittsburgh, he visited his mother every day until the day she passed away. He felt a strong responsibility to protect and provide for his three daughters and made sure that his family always had what they needed. He loved receiving visits from his grandchildren and watching them grow up and start families of their own. Nothing brought him more joy than playing with his great grandchildren and holding them as babies on his lap. He will be remembered by his daughters, Christy (Mike) MacFarlane, and Patricia Fetzer, his grandchildren Vincent (Angela) Cobb, Jeffrey (Erin) Cobb, Brie Anna (David) Boers and Tony Scott (Kara) Speer, Jr., his great grandchildren Jacob (Chelsea), David (Jaimi), Greta, Kaelan, Hunter, Brennan, Cody, Finley, and Cameron and his great-great grandson Carter. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Helen Fetzer, his daughter, Nancy Speer as well as his parents, Herbert and Jean Fetzer. A special thanks to Logan Place and Monarch Hospice for the loving care they gave our Dad. A time of visitation will take place Friday, February 18th from 6:30-8:30 at the Cambridge Manor Clubhouse, 100 Cambridge Manor Dr., Harwick, PA. Memorial contributions can be made to Wounded Warrior or the Humane Society.

Herbert Charles Fetzer Jr.

January 7, 1925 - January 27, 2022