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2020
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Paul Fritzsche Obituary
WORDEN — Paul L. "Rook" Fritzsche, age 79, of Worden, Illinois, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, at Integrity Healthcare in Godfrey, Illinois.
He was born on Sept. 24, 1941, in Carlinville, Illinois, the son of Walter and Margaret (nee Costolle) Fritzsche.
On Aug. 4, 1973, he married Carol A. Schlechte who passed away Sept. 1,1994.
He was a member of Madison County Farm Bureau.
Rook was born in Carlinville and moved to Mt. Olive, Illinois, where he graduated High School in 1959.
He worked briefly at Hano Paper Products in Mt. Olive and then started farming.
He was a grain and hog farmer.
In 1977 he and his wife bought the Schlechte Farm and moved to Worden where he continued his grain and hog operation.
He had many hobby's including riding motorcycles, attending stock car races, tractor pulls and helping his son and his friends build demolition derby cars.
He loved visiting with friends and after his wife passed away he took many trips to Florida.
Survivors include his son, Gary L. Fritzsche (Fiancee Diedra Myers), Worden; sister, Patricia (Ed) Swetlik, Washville, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter —- Fritzsche and mother, Margaret —- Fritzsche nee Costolle; his wife, Carol A. Fritzsche nee Schlechte - Died 09/01/1994; and a sister, Lucille Adden.
Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel, Illinois.
Private funeral service and interment will be Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Hamel, with Rev. Benjamin Ball officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marine Masonic Lodge.
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