Portland, Oregon
Fritz, Bernard 'Bernie' 83 Jan. 26, 1930 Nov. 14, 2013 Bernie was Commander of the 83rd Aerial Port Squad- ron, which was selected to help recover the astronauts from Apollo 11. Bernie retired from the Air Force as a colonel and is survived by his wife, Barbara; three children; four...
Read MoreI often think of Bernie and recall our shared Scouting and Catholic faith. We had many good discussions about both. He was a good counselor and mentor. I miss sharing adventures in both Scouting and faith. One of his Air Force tales was about landing on "a postage stamp" aircraft carrier when recovering Apollo 11. I remember him in my prayers.
Guy Eichsteadt
November 15, 2021 | Friend
Bernie made a lasting difference in my career through his example and involvement. I enjoyed many Scouting and faith adventures with him. He made a difference in many lives in the Air Force, Scouting, church, and family. I will greatly miss our visits and his Air Force stories.
Guy Eichsteadt
December 03, 2013 | Montello, WI
Barbara..
It was certainly a pleasure to have met your sweet Bernie at Good Sam... I am sure he is in the arms of the God whom he loved and who loved him! Thank you for calling the other day. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Barbara Brown
November 23, 2013
I remember then Captain Fritz when I was a member of the then 83rd ATS stationed Fort Vancouver. Bernie was a great guy who always had a smile and a good word for you. He was a leader who made your job easy and fun.
I ran across him later in life when I was associated with the Boy Scouts and surprise he remembered me, that is the kind of guy he was. May God hold him in his loving hands till the end of time when we are all reunited in that love. Captain Bernie Fritz will always be a part...
Rex Caffall
November 22, 2013 | Tigard, OR
Hi Barbie:
So sorry about Bernie. God rest his soul and bless you and your family.
Cliff and Julie Sander
November 21, 2013
Hi Barb,
I am sorry to hear about Bernie. It's been a long time since we have connected but it seems that St. Charles friends always stay in our hearts. May your new journey be filled with many happy memories and the making of new ones.
We send our prayers, Dick and Gerri Kaptur
November 21, 2013
We will treasure the many memories of a fine human being and beloved friend. Our prayers are with his family.
Dar_Bob Young
November 21, 2013 | Tigard, OR
Bernie,
I will miss our four lunches at McMenamins Kennedy school
Especially the Air Force stories.
Bob Dewar
November 20, 2013 | Portland, OR
We will miss Bernie and all his story's. We will keep you and your family in our prayers
Marcia Fuerstenberg
November 20, 2013 | Portland, OR
