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Dennis Fritchman Obituary

Dennis Layne Fritchman HARRISBURG - Dennis Layne Fritchman, 69 years of age, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Carolinas Medical Center - Main in Charlotte with his wife and son by his side. Dennis was born May 28, 1946 to the late Harry and Helen Fritchman (Karnes). He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Karen; his brother and sister-in-law, Robin and Kathy, his son and daughter-in-law, Matthew Fritchman and Kelly Sue Deconnick; and his grandchildren, Henry Leo and Tallulah Louise. Dennis enjoyed golf, cowboy movies, judge shows, antique shopping, his grandkid's antics and a cold Rolling Rock. His beloved pet tiger Alphonso has been set free outside of the city limits. An informal gathering of friends will be held at the residence, Thursday evening, September 10, 2015, from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Memorials may be made to The Hero Initiative at herointiative.org. Hartsell Funeral Home is serving the Fritchman family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Sep. 8, 2015.

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Martha Short

September 2, 2019

Thinking of the family and sending love.

Martha Short

September 1, 2019

Thinking of you and sending prayers to family and family.

Frank Elkins

August 10, 2018

Frank and I are so sorry for your loss Karen and Matt....

John-Paul de Bernardo

September 9, 2015

Our family and the world share your grief and irreplaceable loss. Our love for you and Dennis continues with gratitude for your invaluable friendship. Dominus Vobiscum.

Steve and Denise Furr

September 9, 2015

Karen, so sorry for your loss and sending prayers to you, Matt and his family. Please let us know if you need anything.

September 8, 2015

Karen & Family,

Please accept my sympathy. I will continue to remember you in my thoughts and prayers.

Love you,
Martha Robertson
Newton, NC

Randall

September 8, 2015

My thoughts are with your family during this hard time. I did not know Dennis, but I am a fan of Matt's work and was alerted of his father's passing online.

M C

September 8, 2015

Dear Fritchman family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May your peace be just like a river, and may you find great comfort in the cherished memories of your dear one.

Debbie Smith

September 8, 2015

So sorry for your lost Karen. You and your family are in my prayers..

Martha Short

September 8, 2015

Sending my deepest sympathy to Karen and family. Will be thinking of you and sending my prayers.

Terry Tyson

September 7, 2015

Our deepest sympathies to Karen, Matt, Kelly Sue, HL, TL and the rest of Dennis' family and friends. I will never forget the few times we spent with Dennis while pouring concrete in Kansas City (two old men complaining about our backs afterwards!), laughing at the grandkids and sharing a meal during the holidays. Dennis often expressed his love of his family and how proud he was of all of them. Dennis, I'm right there with you on that point, mister.

Much love.

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