John W. Dettl of Perkasie passed away on Saturday January 22, 2022 at Pennsylvania University Hospital in Philadelphia. John was 66 years old.
Born in Richland Center, WI., John was the son of John P. and Carol N. (Snyder) Dettl.
John was the loving husband of Karen Lynne (Burns), together they had shared 47 years of marriage.
A graduate of Michigan State University, John had received his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Affairs Management. He was proudly employed with Asplundh Tree Co. in 2002 as the Vice President of Labor Relations.
John was a passionate football fan and always cheered for the Michigan State Spartans and the Green Bay Packers. He loved barbecuing and great bourbon. John loved playing guitar, golfing, joining friends on the racquetball court and vacationing in Sandbridge, VA with his family. He was happiest when he was surrounded by his family; especially his grandchildren whom he taught the best ways to eat oreo cookies, where to find the best seashells, the importance of a solid backswing in golf, and that ice cream after dinner was always a must. John was selfless, loving, thoughtful and always gave the best advice. His legacy leaves ripples in all of the lives he touched.
In addition to his wife Karen Lynne, he is survived by his daughters Emily (Bob) Gorka, Kate (Steven) Hardy, and Martha (Kyle) Dettl-Rivera.
He was the brother of Mark Dettl, Joel Dettl, Jim Dettl, and Jann Dettl-Ahlberg and is also survived by his grandchildren Jackson Young, Christian Gorka, Ava and Anne Hardy.
A Celebration of Life is planned in John's honor on February 26, 2022 from 11:30 - 2:30 at Vela Restaurant in Doylestown, PA.
Additional details can be found by visiting this site: https://events.blackbirdrsvp.com/a-celebration-for-john-dettl
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John’s memory may be sent to Gibson Gives, https://www.gibsonfoundation.org/give-music
To send condolences to the family, please visit the funeral home website below.
Shelly Funeral Home, Plumsteadville
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