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Frederick George Kritzer, 74, of Shelby, passed away on April 2, 2025 at Shelby Pointe Nursing Home.
He was born on January 12, 1951 to the late Paul and Donna (Brockman) Kritzer in Massillon, OH.
He was a graduate of Washington High School. Fred worked for the Massillon Public Schools as a janitor for many years. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Fred loved to walk in the downtown Massillon Area.
Fred is survived by his siblings, Jayne L. Croop and Paul W. Kritzer, Jr; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Paula Kritzer.
Graveside Service will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:00 pm in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Mark Kreemer officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association.
To share a memory of Frederick or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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