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Donald Fretz Obituary

May 1, 1939 - Dec. 23, 2009
WARSAW - Donald H. Fretz, 70, died Wednesday in his home. Survivors include his wife, Iona; daughter, Kim Fretz of Warsaw; son, Joe (Amanda) Fretz of Leesburg; brothers, Matthew O. (Wanda) Fretz of Sears, MI., and Wayne N. (Sue) Fretz of Warsaw; and sister, Lillian Snell of Warsaw. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, where friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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Published by South Bend Tribune on Dec. 24, 2009.

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Charles Sellers

December 24, 2009

Dear Iona and Family,

We give you are deepest sympathies and prayers at this time of sorrow in your lives. I am the son of Clifford Sellers and have fond memories of Don's mom and dad and family members. My wife Bonnie and I are in south Texas for the winter, so will send our condolences by e-mail.

Love, Chuck & Bonnie Sellers

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