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Rudy Fritsch Obituary

FRITSCH, RUDY HARPER , 79, died Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at Baptist Hospital East. A native of Louisville, he graduated from Kentucky Military Institute and attended Hanover College and the University of Louisville. He was a retired vice president of W.D. Gatchel and Sons. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of Harvey Browne Memorial Presbyterian Church, a former member and president of Kentuckiana Graphic Arts, a former member and president of the old Craftsman Club, a member of the Filson Club and a life member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Fritsch. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former Anne Maddox; daughters, Travis A. Fritsch of Lexington, KY, and Lynn H. Fritsch (Tim Spencer); and grandsons, Rudy Spencer Fritsch and Elliott Maddox Fritsch. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, at Pearson's, 149 Breckenridge Lane. Memorial gifts may be made to the Kathleen M. Fritsch Scholarship Fund at the University of Louisville, Office of Development or the donors favorite charity.

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Published by Courier-Journal from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2005.

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Richard Simcoe

October 24, 2005

Anne

Jayne and I were so sorry to hear about Rudy.

Anne, as you well know, both Jayne and I go back even before Rudy was a "twinkle in your eye".Like in when you lived on the 2nd floor apartment on Chenoweth Lane and when you and Jayne sang duet on Sunday night at the St Matthews Baptist Church!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Richard And Jayne Simcoe

Ann & Karen Hesser

October 10, 2005

Lynn:

Sorry to hear about your father. Thinking of you and your family at this time.

From your old classmates from Waggener- the twins Karen & Ann Hesser n/k/a Karen Hahn and Ann Wilson.

Ann Cheek

October 9, 2005

Travis,

I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Please know that you remain in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya!

Snooky Heim

October 8, 2005

Lynn, I am so sorry to hear of your fathers death. Losing part of your family is very difficult.

Love to all of you.

Snooky

Beverly Brock Fitch

October 7, 2005

Ann & Family: I am so saddened by the death of Rudy. He was a very special man and will always hold a special place in my heart and the hearts of many others who were fortunate to know him as was I.

Laurie Stemler

October 7, 2005

Lynn,



I was so sorry to hear of your dad's death. He was quite a guy. It's never easy to lose a parent and I know you were close to your dad. I'm leaving for Florida tomorrow so I cannot make the funeral. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

tom hertzsch

October 7, 2005

I am very saddened by Rudy's death.He was special to all that knew him.

Barbara and Randy Webner

October 7, 2005

Anne and Family, Shirley just e-mailed us the sad news of Rudy's death. We are so sorry to hear of your loss and please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember the good times Shirley and I had as kids going to Rudy's home and visiting with Aunt Helen and Uncle Rudy, especially at Christmas time, opening gifts, and drinking eggnog (sans alcohol, of course). He will be missed. Love to all, Barb and Randy

Kathryn Carlin

October 7, 2005

Travis,

We are sending our prayers to you and your family. Kathryn, Lance, Michael and Caroline

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