Laurence Joseph Fritz

While I knew him only as "FRITZ" He commanded respect. I never met anyone that knew the game of baseball more than he did. Why did I know that. Simply because he could win games against me with far less talent to work with. He would tell me that the kids playing baseball during that time were lazy as he would wink and smile. Then proceed to show you who's players were lazy. You were a fine man my friend and the United States of America was a better place because of it! (Highland Resident)

Jean

I am very sorry to hear about Larry's death . I just found out yesterday.

Dennis Kucinski [email protected]

Dear Jean & family,

You may remember meeting me last at Aunt Loretta & Uncle Walter's 60th Anniversary.
I remember Zeb from our growing up years. The cousins met just about weekly at Busia Fritz's house in Whiting. We played outdoors or listened to the adults trying to outdo each other with tall tales & had a great time together.
Zeb will be missed by many & you all have my deepest sympathy in your great loss.

Jean, I am sorry to hear about your loss. I always had a good time with Larry going on road trips during our careers at Calumet Coach. And I will never forget the good times we had going to all those car shows and calling ourselves the FBI. He will be missed.

Jean ,
Just a personal not e to express our sorrow for the loss of Zeb. He was a ood friend and neighbor.

Greg and Phyllis Murzyn

May God care for my teammate and high school carpool partner. Rest in peace my friend.

Greg Murzyn

Mrs. Fritz,

I am the individual who called your husband a few weeks ago about his playing days with Whiting Post 80.
I was terribly saddened to read of his passing. You and your children have my deepest sympathy.
Just from reading about his accomplishments and from his taking the time to speak with me I could tell he was a very special person in many ways.
After reading the article in the Times and from seeing the response to his life it is very apparent that he...