Robert Edward Fritz

Robert "Bob" Edward Fritz, 79, of Mercersburg, PA, went on his "field trip" with Jesus, Friday, August 9, 2024, while he was surrounded by his wife and loved ones by his side.
Born Saturday, December 16, 1944, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late William Edward Fritz and the late Phyllis Irene (Cameron) Fritz.
Bob graduated from North Hagerstown High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War. Bob was employed with the IBM Corporation for 38 years and recognized as a Systems Engineer "Top Gun". For many years he also ran Fritz Auto Body from his home in Funkstown. He was a lifetime member of the Morris Frock American Legion Post 42, where he served as Post Commander in the 1980's and also a lifetime member of Western Maryland Sportsman Club, where he served as President for many years. He grew up as a member of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed singing on the choir with his mother and father. He had a passion for music and shared his gift with many churches playing the organ. Bob was the true definition of a "jack of all trades", sharing his talents generously with others throughout his life. He was an amazing husband, dad, Pap, mentor and friend.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Joyce Fritz; daughters, Belinda Vinson and husband Willie, Carol Ebersole and husband Steve, and Cathy Schwedes and husband Ron; step son, Kevin Ebersole and Misty; grandchildren Robbie Vinson and fiancée Taylor Forman, Jenna Bilzer and husband Kevin, Julia McCoy and husband Tanner, and Summer Schwedes; great-granddaughter, Kennedy Bilzer; and sister, Carolyn Smith and husband Stan.
Services will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 10:00 am, at the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North Hagerstown, MD, with the Rev. Dr. Brandt L. Montgomery officiating.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home, Monday, August 12, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Interment will be at the Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown, MD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 1710 Underpass Way, Suite 300, Hagerstown, MD 21740 or Franklin County Hospice, 209 Grant St., Chambersburg, PA 17201.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.douglasfiery.com