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Fritz William Klinger
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He is proceeded in death by his mom, Patricia Benbrook, dad, Clarence Benbrook, father, William Klinger, Brother Henry ( Hank) Klinger, his partner Myrna ( Mickey) Palley and many of his dearest friends.
Fritz, his parents and siblings moved to California in 1960, at 13 years old he had a newspaper route on his bike that he treasured, along with helping his dad in the city. He joined the Navy in 1965 shortly after he graduated from Sierra Vista High school and served in the Vietnam War until 1969. He moved to Cartago, CA.. in 1970 and bought his first and only house, where he resided for 54 years.
Fritz worked from a 13 year old newspaper boy, an electrician in the Navy, a trucker driver for Peterbilt, sawmill work and eventually civil service on the Navy Base in China Lake, CA. where he retired. He loved to deer hunt, fish, work in his yard , and oh did he LOVE Las Vegas.
He was such a WONDERFUL dad, grandpa, brother, son, uncle and cousin. Fritz was LOVED by many family members and friends, and he will be GREATLY missed.
He is survived by his daughters, Heidi Smith ( Klinger), Kari Klinger, son in law, David Smith, 6 grandchildren, Nicholas, Kyley, Matthew (Alexandra) Smith, Blake and Dylan Woods. His 8 siblings, Sue(George) Sapien, Larry (Tami) Benbrook, Matt ( Beth) Benbrook, Heather, Bonnie, Merry, Lina and Wendy Benbrook. He was also an uncle to many nieces and nephews. For those who know "GFY" until we see you again.
Celebration of Life for Fritz will be Saturday, Nov. 9th at the VFW Post 8036
481 W. Gene Autry Lane, Lone Pine Ca. from 1pm to 6pm. All friends and family are welcome.
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Alison Hughes (Lewis)
November 10, 2024
Fritz has been an amazing friend, Cartago neighbor and human for over 40 years of my life. Lasting memories of many dinners with him & Mickey and time spent with his best Bud taking work breaks under a tree. He had the kindest heart and most helpful hands. He was loyal to those he loved and cared for while staying loyal to himself. He always had a dog treat in his pocket and cats with free access to his back door...and a joke and a laugh to lighten any mood. He was a dear soul and has left a lasting legacy in the desert he loved so much. We loved him and still do.
Jennifer Ray
November 4, 2024
larry pruce
September 20, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.Fritz was always ready to give a helping hand and of course been known to have tipped a few Buds, RIP MY FRIEND
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Juney Ahn
September 19, 2024
Fritz was ALWAYS very kind to me, and loved and respected my partner, who was also his neighbor. Fritz was a careful listener, who seized the opportunity to be funny and lighten the mood, and also quietly and sincerely stood nearby so one could feel his empathy. It was really nice to see him smile or hear him laugh. I am very grateful to have known Fritz and talked to him.
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