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Harry Yutzler
Harry Adam Yutzler, Jr., 83, formerly of Maple Glen, died at Springhouse Estates on September 11, 2012. He was the son of the late Dr. Harry A. Yutzler and Martha L. Yutzler and loving husband of Joanne (Trupp) for 46 years. He was a graduate of the William Penn Charter School, Class of 1947 and from Temple University with bachelors and masters degrees in music education. He served proudly in the U.S. Army with the 8th Army Honors Band in Seoul, Korea during the Korean conflict. For 40 years he was a public school instrumental music teacher having taught at Conshohocken High School, Upper Moreland School District, and Wissahickon School District. He was the director of a trumpet quartet, The Harmony Trumpeters. Each July 4th for 50 years he put together a band of friends and former music students who performed in many local patriotic neighborhood parades and concerts. Harry performed with The Pittsburgh Symphony, The Deutsche Blaskapelle, and the Montgomery County Concert Band. He was a member and Deacon, for almost 50 years, of the First Presbyterian Church of Ambler. Harry was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, St. Andrews Society and the Huguenot Society. He was past master of Fritz Lodge #308, Free and Accepted Masons and a member of Crescent Temple Shrine and the Lehigh Consistory. Harry was a devoted husband, father, and “Pop-Pop” who loved spending time with his family, his music, and in showing great pride of his German heritage. He is survived by two daughters, Dr. Heidi J. Yutzler-Overton (Kirk) and Gretchen M. Elfreth (Stephen) and four grandchildren, Joanna and Adam Overton and Mark and William Elfreth. Relatives and friends are invited to his memorial service on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11am at The First Presbyterian Church of Ambler, 4 S. Ridge Ave., Ambler, PA. Visitation with the family will be from 9-11am. Internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Harry’s name can be made to The William Penn Charter School, 3000 W. School House Lane, Phila., PA 19144 or the above church. Condolence messages to the family may be left at Shaeff-Myers.com Arrangements By Shaeff-Myers Funeral Home

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While you know us through Center School and Dr. Charles' office, our father (Albert Caplan) had a long relationship with Harry as his trumpeter of choice years ago for Memorial Day and July 4 ceremonies when he was active in the American Legion in Elkins Park and Cheltenham Township. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy and Jerry Caplan - 9/13/2012 _______________________________________________________________________________________

I have known Harry since I joined MCCB back in 2006 and have enjoyed playing beside him for many years. After he retired from the band he use to come into my former employment and we would talk while he enjoyed a meal. I'll always remember him for his energy and outlook in life and for his generosity and stories he told me.

Dave galpern - 9/14/2012 _______________________________________________________________________________________

My grandson was a student of Harry's a few years ago. I give thanks for many pleasant conversations about mutual church contacts and pennsylvania history. The community has lost a valued contributing member. Peace and blessings to the family.

Rev. Robert H. Calvert - 9/16/2012 _______________________________________________________________________________________

It has been a pleasure to have known Harry as a colleague and a friend. I had a great respect for him as a teacher and as a musician. My condolences to Heidi and Gretchen and to their families. He will be missed.

Richard Wilhelm - 9/18/2012 _______________________________________________________________________________________

My sympathies to the family and friends of Harry Yutzler. Our Heavenly Father is to those broken at heart during these times and has promised that no more will we be separated by death and live forever in Paradise on earth. Psalm 34:18; Revelation 21:4,5

Danielle B. - 9/29/2012 _______________________________________________________________________________________

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