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Frederick Filtz Obituary
Frederick "Fritz" J. Filtz, 51, of Stevens Point, passed away on Friday, September 14th as a result of a drowning incident during a heroic attempt to assist a friend in need. He was born on June 14, 1961 in Oak Creek, WI and graduated from Rosholt High School 1979. He was the son of Pete Sr. and Joyce (Molnar) Filtz. He married Melinda Thompson, Stevens Point in 1987, they have 2 sons Justin Filtz and Jordan Filtz, they later divorced. He married Karen Klish, Plover in 2005, they later divorced.
Fritz is survived by his 2 loving sons, Justin (Phoenix, AZ) and Jordan, Stevens Point. He is also survived by brothers, Peter Jr. (Brenda) Filtz, & Jeff Filtz both of Stevens Point. Sisters - Cindy (Tom-deceased) Ferg Rosholt, Candace (Sonny) Meronk of Rosholt, Judy (Alan) Budleski of Williams Bay, and Kathy (Chris) Ostrowski, Rosholt and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Fritz was a fun loving, supportive father, brother and friend. He loved spending time with his family and friends but most of all with his 2 sons. He loved the outdoors, playing disc golf and poker with his son Justin, hunting with his son Jordan, carpentry work and lived life like a treasure hunt, always open to new experiences & meeting new people. Fritz experienced many different careers including working with his father in the family carpentry business, his own spray foam insulation& roofing business, working at the Stevens Point School district and CAP Services. He was an intricate part of the renovation of the Rock Island Lighthouse up in Washington Island, Door County which was a project he was very proud of and spent many happy times and vacationed there with Justin and Jordan. Fritz's proudest accomplishments and happiest times were with his sons. When anyone mentioned his name or saw Fritz, people would smile.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 18th at St Ladislaus Church in Bevent, WI from 4:30pm-6pm, memorial mass at 6:00pm with a light dinner to follow. Pisarski Funeral Homes of Stevens Point and Plover are assisting the family. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com
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brad torbeck
September 18, 2012
fritz you were way to young to leave us you were a good friend to me and to everyone u will be missed. peace
Gretchen Hintz
September 18, 2012
So sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with every one of you.
Denise Jurecki
September 18, 2012
When he was young, I was always worried he would pass from frog-head poisoning ...this was too sudden, and difficult to believe. He was lucky to have a great family that loved and cared for him very deeply. Much love to all of the family and know you are in the prayers of so many today.
kimberly borski
September 18, 2012
Our deepest sympanthy to whe Filtz family, Fritz was a great person, and always made everyone smile...A time that I laugh about the most, is him and his bicycle with the motor, our little guy thought that was the coolest thing ever, racing Fritz down the field...He will be greatly missed by many.
Kimberly, Allen Borski and Family
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Al & Tammy (Grubba) Jankowski
September 18, 2012
To the whole Filtz family - Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Lucy and Jerry Ferkey
September 18, 2012
To all the Filtz Families, Our deepest sympathy to you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
Theresa Przybylski
September 18, 2012
My sincere and deepest sympathy to the Filtz family. I have many wonderful memories of Fritz that makes me smile and keep him alive in my heart.
September 17, 2012
Cindy,Kyle, Evan, Brandon, Candace & Family, and the whole Filtz Family - Our deepest sympathies for your loss - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort as you face the long days ahead.
Deb and Craig Blumke, Rosholt
Tom & Sherry Feltz
September 17, 2012
Pete, Brenda and Family - We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
September 17, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss…
“He will actually swallow up death forever, and wipe the tears from all faces . . .” Is.25:8
~ ~ With Sympathy ~ ~
Rikki Wurzinger
September 17, 2012
Fritz was a very funny man. I will always miss his humor. I love and miss you fritz. RIP Buddy.
Me, Fritz, and my friend
Rikki Wurzinger
September 17, 2012
I will always miss Fritz he had a very good humor and i enjoyed seeing him every day. i will miss him. my prayers go to you.
Michelle Haase
September 17, 2012
Thinking about your family during this time of grief, and sending love and hugs to y'all.
Glenn & Sue Beine
September 17, 2012
To Karen,Fritz's Mom and Dad and family, Glenn and I will always remember Fritz as a witty funny guy even with the problems he had he still shined thru,I remember one time him asking GGlenn to come and hang out in the garage with him and me telling him go call 1-800 dial a friend ( I was mad at him at the time LOL) and he said now that hurt he knows I didn't mean it and the cornball that he was I can just imagine him going up to Sain Peter at the pearly gates and before admitting him in he gives Fritz a good boot in the butt throu the gate and them both laughing as Fritz goes sailing thru lol we all need to remember the good times RIP Fritz
September 17, 2012
We are so sorry for your whole families loss. Love you all! From the Trelka family.
Patti (Wanta) Wadzinski
September 17, 2012
No words can express how sad I am for you and your family.I can't imagine any loss greater than that of a child. May Fritz live on forever in your memories.
Lois Bachinski
September 17, 2012
I was so saddened to learn that one of the funniest guys from my class of 79' (Rosholt High) has passed. You brought smiles and laughter to all of us. My heart & prayers go out to your sons. May you live forever in them. God's Blessings, Lois (Iczkowski) Bachinski
September 17, 2012
Corky and I and our family send our sympathy to your family. Corky has many stories to share about Fritz and they always make him smile.
September 17, 2012
Joyce,Pete, and the Filtz family members.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find ways for God to comfort you at this very sad time. Thoughts and Prayers to you all. He was always smiling. And still is.
Brian & Cindy Bushman
Laurie Shudarek
September 17, 2012
He died a hero. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sue Ostrowski
September 17, 2012
Freddie, I will miss you! Your friendship was truly one of His blessings in my life.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jan McKelvey
September 17, 2012
Joyce, Pete and family. My heart goes out to you all. You, even through your grief, must be so proud of Fritz trying to help someone else.
Dan &Terri Rothe
September 16, 2012
We love you fritz. You were our best man at our wedding. You and dan were great friends. You always made us laugh you crazy guy. We know you didnt even give a second thought to helping a friend in need. Thats who you were. Always helping a friend in need. God needed you to help him now. You will always be in our hearts. Until we meet you at heavens gates. We will miss you dear friend.
Dorothy Filtz-Emer
September 16, 2012
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all of cousin Fritzies family. memories of beautiful curly hair and sweet smile.
Fred and Karen's Wedding
Karen Klish
September 16, 2012
To the love of my life. "I will love you forever until the day I die." A quote from you to me that you said often. I will always love you until we meet again. My deepest Sympathy goes out to your family and sons.
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