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Frederick Roger Fontz, Sr., 84, a lifetime Anne Arundel County resident, passed away on July 17, 2015. He was born on September 29, 1930 in Elvaton, Maryland and married his sweetheart, Thelma Wood Fontz, on June 24, 1951 - recently celebrating their 64th Wedding Anniversary. During the late 1940's in to the early 1950's, he was an Auxiliary Member of the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Company. He was also a member of their Cadet Program, actively soliciting door-to-door donations of .25 as part of their "Quarter Drive" to provide funding for firehouse expenses by collecting one quarter at a time. He was previously employed by Carr Lowery Glass Company for 37 years and, after his retirement, worked at the Anne Arundel County Waste Treatment Plant for 10 years`. A simple man with a strong faith in God, "Roger" was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Millersville and served in a variety of roles to include Usher Coordinator for 50 years and several terms on the Church Council as a member or President. A strong supporter of the Democratic Party, he use his time and talents to support several local candidates in their bid for office and maintained an excellent relationship with many elected officials. He was a member of the Roland Terrace Democratic Club for more than 40 years and has served in a variety of positions throughout that time, including Board Member, Treasurer, President, and most recently, Hall Rental Manager and Chairman of the Board. In 1983, "Roger" became a member of the second graduating class of the Anne Arundel County Police Reserve Academy, making him one of the pioneers of this program. He continued to be an active member for more than 30 years and amassed more than 18,000 volunteer hours of service to his community. In addition to his assigned duties, he participated in several notable events to include the 1984 Summer Olympics, the 1989 Pasadena Plane Crash, and the 2001 Presidential Visit. His dedicated service has been recognized by the United States' Presidential Call in Service Award, Anne Arundel County Reserve Officer of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Anne Arundel County Police Department. His honorable service has enhanced public safety and directly benefited the community in many positive ways. Frederick Roger Fontz Sr. was a man who lived out his faith in the way he has served his church and his community. He reflects God's love in his gentle attitude of service to others and will be greatly missed. Mr. Fontz is survived by his loving wife, Thelma (Wood) Fontz; daughter Barbara Fontz; sons Frederick Fontz, Jr and George Fontz (and wife Carla), daughter-in-law, Candy Fontz; grandsons Andre Fontz and Frederick Fontz, III; granddaughter Tiffany Fontz; great-grandson Colton Fontz; great-granddaughters Amayah Matthews and Aaliyah Matthews; brother William Fontz; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, George Frederick Fontz, Gilson James Frederick Fontz; sisters Lillian (Fontz) Haupt and Margaret (Fontz) Simmons; and great-grandson Braden Fontz. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Hospice of the Chesapeake (90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122) or Christ Lutheran Church (8249 Jumpers Hole Road, Millersville, MD 21108). Final arrangements will be handled by Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services, P.A. (1 2nd Ave. SW (at Crain Hwy).
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Will always feel to us that Fred and his spirit are alive and well! Think of him each and every day, great friend always...
Ray and Diane Wierschem
Friend
July 13, 2019
We will miss Fred forever! He was like an adopted Dad and close friend all rolled into one... Our love for Thelma makes your heart glow! Sending our thoughts and prayers to the entire Fontz family.
Ray and Diane Wierschem
July 18, 2015
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