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Louis W. Fritz
Bonita Springs, FL
Louis W. Fritz, 81, of Bonita Springs, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice after a brief illness. Lou had been a resident of Bonita Springs since 2005 coming from Ashland, OH.
He was born April 15, 1929 in Ashland, OH, a son of the late Lawrence and Mildred (Pete) Fritz. He graduated in 1951 from Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH and upon graduation served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After the Korean Conflict, he owned the Lou Fritz Cadillac-Buick dealership in Ashland, OH and was a graduate of the General Motors Institute. After leaving the automotive business he served as the first director of Economic Development for Cuyahoga County, OH. He was also an adjunct professor at Ashland University. Mr. Fritz was an Ohio Commodore. Membership in the Executive Order of the Ohio Commodores is only possible through appointment by Ohio's Governor in recognition for outstanding contributions to the economic development of the State of Ohio. It is considered Ohio's "most distinguished honor."
He is survived by his loving wife, Helen A. Fritz of Bonita Springs, FL; two sons, Jonathon Fritz Cook of Eau Claire, WI, and Peter L. Fritz of Mansfield, OH; stepson, Edmond Heartstedt of Ashland, OH; and stepdaughter, Karen (Marty) Myers of Ashland, OH. He is also survived by two sisters, Rebecca Long Dix of New Jersey, and Biddie Gay Clark of Upper Arlington, OH; and six grandchildren, Jonathan Cook, Alexander Cook, Lindsay E. Myers, Lacey E. Myers, Kyler E. Heartstedt, and Chase E. Heartstedt.
A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held Friday, June 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Naples, 3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples FL 34109.
Additional services will be held in Ashland, OH.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the First Baptist Church of Naples or to Joanne's House at Hope Hospice.
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for Louis Fritz
Paula Bamberger
July 22, 2010
Helen: Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. We are looking forward to giving you a big hug. Love, Paula and Randy
Gail Taylor
July 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this time of your sorrow. Although I knew your husband only briefly, while working in Ashland, he truly was admired & respected by all.
~ A former Ashlander
Martin Irvine
July 2, 2010
Helen and Family
I was saddened to hear about Lou's death. I thought about him many times and how he must enjoy Florida since our days working together in Ashland County. I consider myself a better person for having known him. God bless you,
Kathy Warren
June 25, 2010
Dear Mrs. Fritz,
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Fritz's passing. He was such a bright spot at the clubhouse and just a wonderful,winderful person. I am honored to have met him. My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Martha Hanson
June 24, 2010
Helen,
We are so sorry to read of Lou's death. Rick & I so enjoyed his company at the Altessa pool gatherings. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Rick & Martha Hanson
Hollis,NH & Bonita Springs, FL
June 24, 2010
Helen and Family
Lou was such a special guy, true friend and always caring. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will treasure our many memories of him.
love
Dave and Pat Payne
Bill and Karen Stoyke
June 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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