A former Cabinet Minister, Jacob John Olaf Netzler, celebrated his 75th birthday on Monday night.
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The celebration was held at Marist Lotopa.
There, Mr. Netlzler was joined by Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Le Mamea Ropati, colleagues, friends and relatives to celebrate the milestone.
Better known as Jack Netzler, the birthday boy was born on 25 April 1940.
He hails from Sinamoga and Moto’otua.
He was married to Leinatioletuitoga Cecilia Pereira Netzler, with four children and 22 grand children. Mr. Netzler entered Parliament as an Individual Voters M.P. in 1982. He went on to serve as the Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Transport.
According to one of his children, Jasmine Netzler, their father is a hardworking man. “He is a good father and he brings out the best for his family,” she said. “He has a good sense of humor and he always puts others before himself. He is a loving man.”
Prime Minister Tuilaepa congratulated Mr. Netzler.
“Nowadays, people are lucky if they make it to 75 years old,” he said. “I want to congratulate my friend here for making it this far.”
“May the Lord continue to bless you and add many more years to your life.”
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