Frank Teklits

Frank C. "Charlie" Teklits, 48, of Coopersburg, previously of Bend, OR, died Tues., Aug. 2 in Flemington, NJ. He was the husband of Lisa M. (Spanier) Teklits for the past 24 years. Born in Nazareth, he was the son of the late Frank, Jr. and Lillian (Fischl) Teklits. A 1986 graduate of Nazareth High School, he earned his Bachelor's Degree from Kutztown University where he was a student DJ for WRKU Radio. Frank was a multi-instrumentalist who enjoyed playing guitar, accordion, piano, and drums. He was a lifetime environmental advocate and avid reader. Surviving with his wife are his daughter, Ellie and a sister, Rita Long. At his request there will be no services. The family encourages memorial contributions to the Fender Music Education Foundation www.fendermusicfoundation.org.