Toledo, Ohio
Jun 14, 1941 – Apr 14, 2022 (Age 80)
Paul A. FritzDr. Paul A. Fritz PhD, Professor of Communication at the University of Toledo for 40 years, passed away on April 12, 2022, at Kingston of Sylvania at age 80. Paul was born June 14, 1941, in Dayton, OH, to Lola and William Fritz. When he was 5 years old, he accompanied his parents to...
Read MoreDr. Fritz' wife joined him in eternity on February 18, 2026. They are now reunited again following his passing three years ago. https://www.freckchapel.com/obituaries/margaret-fritz
Robert
February 23, 2026 | Other
As a former student, this pains me to see. He had a great impact on my life, not just college. A dear friend of mine also had him as our advisor. To this day, when something positive happens in our lives, we say: " Fritz would be proud".
Sue
January 16, 2024 | School
Single Memorial Tree
Mona Dokurno
April 19, 2022
In 1990, Paul´s leadership and commitment to student achievements was "showcased" in an event entitled "Leadership Showcase Essay Competition and Town Meeting." Students were invited to submit essays offering "ingenious and practical solutions to persistent community problems" addressing "civic issues using classic humanities perspectives." The public forum allowed five undergraduate students to showcase THEIR abilities to critically address real-world problems or deficiencies "affirm[ing]...
Carol Nelson Burns
April 19, 2022
Much sympathy to Peggy and John; I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and sending strength and wishes for calm and ease. All best, Sharon
Sharon Barnes
April 18, 2022
So sorry for your loss. We knew him as Pastor Fritz as he married us in 1976 in Grace Lutheran Church in Fremont Ohio. We still remember his words of wisdom he gave us during our counseling. Many prayers for your family at this difficult time.
Robert and Carol Miller
April 17, 2022 | Other
Dr. Fritz was one of a kind. His passion for teaching, his students, and others in general is rare to find. I am blessed to have the privilege of having been one of his students as well as the ability to move forward in my education because of his recommendation and his inspiration. You will be missed.
Lisa Kniceley-Smith
April 16, 2022 | School
Paul's students loved him because he held them to high standards and inspired them to pursue their dreams. His door was always open. Paul cared about other people and told me stories about volunteering at the Vail Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center. He loved to chat about his dog and current events as well as about research ideas, particularly in studying communication among the elderly or in medical settings. He was a great colleague and an even better friend. He saw the humor in unlikely...
Paulette D. Kilmer, a colleague in the UToledo Communication Department
April 15, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that God blesses you and your mother with an abundant amount of Peace during this sorrowful time.
Lynne Carroll
April 15, 2022
