Fritz T. Sprandel

Fritz was a friend of my late ex-husband and a lightning bolt of action. When we married in 1971, Fritz had just finished his Cuban Adventure and drove the Bridal car in my wedding. It was a Model T from the early 1900's belonging to a friend... He wore full livery he delivered me in style while one of my neighbors worried about why I did not have a nicer car! It was an unforgettable experience and we had a great time!. My sympathies to his family as a bright spirit is so hard to lose.

In the very early 1960s, Fritz Sprandel was my first Camp Miller summer camp counselor when I was 7 years old. Camp Miller was formerly located at Shawnee on Delaware, PA. He was a great guy!

Fritz and I were close friends in elementary school when we lived in Wydnor, outside of Bethlehem. We both loved an adventure, but Fritz was always more daring than me. He would climb the tallest tree to the very top, ride on the front of my bike (we both ended up bloodied on the asphalt and tended by his mom), or find our way up a creek in search of salamanders. We lost touch when the Sprandels moved to another school district, but he visited me soon after he got out of the Army and regaled...

So blessed and honored to have gotten to know him even for the short time we had. Family members were excited to know more of his adventurers and to find out we lived so close. He will be truly missed!

Never knew he lived up the road from me . He stopped by and asked my husband if he knew why our rod was going to be closed and told him he wrote a book and I just had to meet him . He gave me his book adventures on a dare and autographed it . It was so fascinating I couldn´t wait to know more and he let me read his book getting to know Fritz Sprandel . I was able to give him his book back only within a week of hearing about his death. He said I have something else for you and I couldn´t wait...

My dear Fritz. I will miss you dearly. Connecting again after all these years. You told me that this time you wouldn't leave. But...your greatest adventure called you away. You will always and forever be in my heart. It will be hard to do without our conversations and the laughs. You're free and now you can be with those you loved who passed before you. Rest in peace. Love always

Fritz, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.

Prayers to Family and Friends. Many fine memories and stories will continue to be told for years to come. God Bless, Ed Kelly