James Fritzler

We only met Jim a few years ago when I sang at the washington Club with him and his band. Such a sweet man , and a great musician ! he will be missed by so many .
Lee & Deanna Nelson

Dear Mary Lou and Family,

We were so sorry to hear about Jim. We are thinking of you.

Al and Marlyn Beechie

Jim was an inspiration.

Jim was a great musician but more importantly a great guy.... It was a privelage to say he was a friend. Gods blessings to family.
Rick Allen

Jim was a good friend and a GREAT fellow musician. We loved him dearly. He was always so kind and thoughtful, that's why we loved him. God has a new lead guitar player now. He will be truly be missed.

Mary Lou and Family,
We were very sorry to hear about Jim's death. Please accept our sincere condolences. Jim was an excellent musician and a good friend. He was always a gentlemen and treated everyone with respect. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends, as well as his fellow musicians.
Sincerely, Ray and Jeanne Hock

My condolences go out to Jim's wife and entire family. I live in Colorado Springs,CO and when I would come to Saginaw for a visit with my daughter AnnMarie Esckilsen, We would go out to listen to Jim and Butch Heath play music. Here is a picture my daughter took of the 3 of us. And again my deepest sympathy.

What a great man and proud to say a friend of mine. Jim played lead guitar in my band and we always had a fun time. I am going to miss him he fought a long hard battle but is finally free of the pain. R.I.P. MY FRIEND.

Jim was a good guy and a great musician, he fought the hard battle with a smile on his face and a song on his lips. Thank you for all the beautiful music, you will be missed by all. God's choir has a new lead guitar player and singer. God bless Jim's wife and family in their time of sorrow. Sincerely, AnnMarie Esckilsen