Frederick W. Stitzer

Frederick W. 'Fritz' 'Luckey' Stitzer, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his favorite staff at Dove (Divine) Healthcare in Fennimore.
He was born on June 30, 1941, the oldest of two children, to Wilbur A. and Gretchen Francis (Seemann) Stitzer at Brookside Clinic in Boscobel. Fritz grew up on the family farm just outside of Boscobel. He graduated from Boscobel High School and attended the UW- Platteville.
Fritz traveled the country and the world driving truck and working for oil companies. Fritz taught people to drive truck in the Philippines and Saudi Arabia.
He moved to Alaska in 1991 with the love of his life Debie, she preceded him in death in 1999. Fritz lived in Girdwood Alaska with friend Claude Morris, where the two enjoyed working on guns and telling tall tales. Claude passed away in 2020.
Fritz suffered from Dementia and in 2019, his nephew Nick went to Alaska to bring him back to Wisconsin to be close with his family. He resided at Dove (Divine) Healthcare in Fennimore, where he was cared for by many wonderful staff members.
Fritz was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Debbie, and very special friend Claude Morris.
Fritz is survived by his daughter: Kathy of Washington state; brother: David W. Stitzer of Boscobel; niece: Wendi (Craig Kovars) Stitzer of Boscobel; nephews: Scott (Brooke Zimpel) Stitzer, Mike Stitzer both of Boscobel, Nick (Erika) Stitzer of Blue River; many great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by special friends Jack and Kathy Dunlap of Palmer, Alaska.
A special thank you to All the wonderful staff at Dove (Divine) Healthcare in Fennimore for the tremendous care this past almost five years from him. No formal services will be held, the Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.