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for James Fritz
September 3, 2025
im his granddaughter and i miss him so much i am angies stepdaughter
Mark Bensley
March 15, 2022
Jim graduated several years before I did at St. Joseph High School. I got to know him when my dad hired him as a probation officer in Kansas City Kansas. He was a great guy. RIP
Renecia McCullem
August 7, 2016
I know this is late but I just learned of Jims passing, I met fritz at the downtown YMCA, maybe in 2006, he just started talking to me, of course he made me laugh, he invited me to his retirement party & we've kept in touch over the years, I believe I spoke with fritz around the holidays, I am so saddened by his passing.
April 12, 2016
Jim & I attended St Joe High School & graduated in 1966. So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I will remember him in my prayers.
Mike Wheeler-Clas of 1966-El Dorado, KS
Joseph Stoway
February 25, 2016
I am so sorryto hear about his passing. He was a great friend at Sacred Heart. I did not know of so much of what he did. Rest in peace!
Gary Howard
January 28, 2016
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a 'one of a kind' person with a caring heart and an easy going nature. I had the opportunity to work with Jim for many years and I know that he cared deeply about the people he worked with. Angie, you were the most important thing to him in his life. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of the Fritz family.
Charlie Carpenter
January 26, 2016
Jim and I were friends beginning in elementary school at Sacred Heart. We were teammates in many sports including football at St Joe. Jim was the one who could fire us up in the huddle and was a great motivator. He always had a smile and was a friend you could count on. My condolences to Angie and the Fritz family.
Harry Simpson
January 25, 2016
Rest James, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Leonard Bronec
January 25, 2016
I worked with Jim in the Federal Probation Service. He was stationed in Wichita and I was in Kansas City. Jim was a dedicated officer with a strong commitment to the Federal Court, to his profession and to his friends. We met several times at District functions including a cookout at his farm. A great time. I appreciate his service and extend my sympathy to his family.
Patrice Ludwig
January 25, 2016
Angie-I was a friend of your mom's. She and I went to high school together, so I knew your dad from her. Also, your Fritz grandparents and my parents were good friends. I am so sorry to learn of your dad's death. I know he was a good father. Jim was always a lot of fun to be around, and I know he was very proud of you. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy.
Fondly,
Patrice (Burns) Ludwig
January 25, 2016
Angie,
My folks, Bill and Norma Cooley, thought a lot of Jim, as did I. He was a good man. Always quick with a big smile and loved to argue with my dad. Praying you hold on to good memories and know that he loved you so very much.
Jenny Cooley
Sue Carroll
January 25, 2016
So many good times to remember with this guy. The Bon fires, Pig roast and many visits on the farm. He may be gone but never forgotten.. RIP
iri fletcher
January 25, 2016
Jim was very special to me, he taught me about farming, he was stern yet funny and a sensitive kinda guy, he was like a father I never had. He named me Molatov. Angie calls me Cocktail. I will forever miss you.
January 25, 2016
When I met Jim freshman year at St. Joe, he told me a story of how an older cousin of mine helped him.We became immediate friends, which lasted thru out high school. Jim had a great sense of humor who treated everyone with equal respect.
Rest in peace Jim.My condolences to Jim's
daughter and family.
Ron Tenebehn
January 25, 2016
Sorry to hear about Jim's passing. We went to grade school and played a variety of sports together with such friends as Chris Flynn, Charlie Carpenter, Nick Michalski etc. A number of those friends like Jim went on to play Division 1 college sports. Caught back up with Jim at KU where we both were members of Phi Gam. Having seen much of Jim since he moved to Wichita other than to see him at an occasional KU football game. He was always fun to be around and always had a smile. My condolences to his family. Jim will be sorely missed.
January 25, 2016
"Fritz" was a very good and loyal friend. He will be remembered for the many laughs/conversations we had sitting at our favorite places in town. He loved so many things in his life - most of all - daughter - Angie. My prayers and blessings go to you Angie at this difficult time, and also to his family who also loved him. Fritz, you will always be missed. L. Newby
January 25, 2016
I lost touch with Jim after KU but always remember that smile of his. I am sure he will be missed by many. Sorry Geno. John L Brown
Bill Schutte
January 24, 2016
Jim and I grew up in the same KCK neighborhood. While we never attended the same schools, we became good friends as teenagers. Our primary shared interest was sports. Along with our neighborhood pals, we filled countless after-school hours and weekends with pick-up tackle football and basketball games.
Jim was good athlete but, even then, a better person, quick with a smile and good humor for everyone.
My condolences to Angie and to Jim's many brothers and sisters, who I also remember fondly.
Cara & Jim Connelly
January 24, 2016
So sorry for your loss. We have many good memories from our days at KU going forward. Hadn't see him much in recent years but always enjoyed him when we did. Cara and Jiim Connelly
Bob
January 24, 2016
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Fritz. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
Lisa D'Andrade (Hill)
January 24, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I have such fond memories of him as he and my dad, David Hill, were colleagues and best of friends for many years. I grew up knowing Jim and thinking of him brings many smiles and laughs as he and my dad were always pulling pranks on one another. We are praying for you Angie and all of your family. You were the light of his life.
January 24, 2016
Sorry about Jim hope he was happy in his life. Sheila Mckernan, Calver
Greg Wait
January 24, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I was a pledge brother with Jim at Phi Gamma Delta. All of our pledge brothers have only the fondest of memories of Jim.
January 24, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim and my brother ( Steve Gaut) were great friends back in the day. Jim spent a lot of time at our house during their high school days. I remember Jim well......he was a great guy......
Dalene ( Gaut ) Thoms
January 23, 2016
I graduated with Jim from St Joe high school in 1966. Those were wonderful days and Jim was a wonderful part of it! I am so sorry for his passing into his heavenly reward. My condolences to his entire family.
Connie Brandenburg Caldwell
Mary KilMartin
January 23, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Jim, St. Joe class of '66. Sending thoughts and prayers. My husband Steve, also class of '66, is in heaven to greet him.
Aggie Willoughby
January 23, 2016
Jim and I talked several years ago at a high school reunion. He was, honestly, one of the best people I have known. So sorry for the Fritz family loss. Prayers to your whole beautiful family in this sad time.
Angie and Gary VanHercke
January 23, 2016
Gary and Jim were great friends,Gary is so glad he had the chance to see him this last year. Angie was in Larry's class. They are together again, with their parents. Way too soon. We are out of town but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers .
January 23, 2016
My condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. May our heavenly Father strengthen you and really help you through this difficult time.
Psalm 94:18,19
Vicky Brinkmeyer
January 23, 2016
Angie, you are in my thoughts & prayers. Please let me know if you need anything!
Megan Carson
January 22, 2016
Angie,
I am so sorry about the loss of your father. I will always cherish the memories with him at the KU tailgates. Continued prayers in the coming days and weeks.
Love you!
John Rapp
January 22, 2016
Rest in pease, friend. You will be missed.
Steve Kohman
January 22, 2016
Angie, so sorry to hear about Jim. My family and I are thinking of you.
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