"Richard was always so friendly, kind, and fun to visit with. I am sorry that we will not be able to attend the visitation. You have our deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers."
In loving memory of
Richard Allen Fritz
April 11, 1943 - November 29, 2021
Richard Allen Fritz was born April 11, 1943, to William Fritz and Wilma (Gerdes) Fritz in Mason City, Iowa. He was raised on the family farm in rural Titonka, Iowa. Richard attended Titonka Consolidated School and graduated May 1961. While growing up, Richard was active in 4-H and FFA. His projects primarily revolved around raising and showing sheep at county fairs and the Iowa State Fair. Richard helped his dad raise purebred Hampshire and Columbia sheep. He was instrumental in grooming and showing these sheep at the North Iowa Fair, Iowa State Fair, and Clay County Fair. He enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1963. Richard returned home and began farming on his own and raising purebred sheep and hogs. He eventually returned to the home place to farm for his parents. He worked at Winnebago Industries for about ten years. Richard enjoyed riding snowmobiles and his motorcycle. His nieces and nephews always liked to go to Uncle Richard's to ride snowmobiles. Sometimes the snowmobiles worked and sometimes they did not!
Richard passed away November 29, 2021, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City due to respiratory related illness. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dennis Fritz, four sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law. He is survived by his siblings: Arnold "Bill" Fritz of Carlyle, IL, James (Valerie) Fritz of McKinleyville, CA, Donald Fritz of Britt, IA, Robert Fritz of Pipestone, MN, Virginia (Jim) Spalding of Burleson, TX, and Linda Bluhm of Burnsville, MN; sister-in-law Diane Fritz of Titonka, IA; 17 nieces and nephews; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
We, his family, give thanks to the many friends and neighbors who helped Richard by getting groceries and medicines for him when he became unable to drive. Visitation for family and friends will take place at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka from 2 to 4 pm on April 10, 2022. Family graveside service will be held on Monday, April 11, 2022, Richard's birthday.
Tributes
"prayers and hugs from the Doughan family. We grew up togather on the family farm . sorry for the loss."
"Richard always had a heart for Agriculture and Livestock. We lived a mile and half to the West. On the Ostriecher farms. Wayne"
"Dick and I graduated with Richard in 1961. He was always such a kind friendly person. Our condolences go out the family. He is now at home in the arms of our Lord"
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Fritz family. "
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Richard?s family. When always drove past the Fritz family farm on our way back to Titonka when visiting family. We both graduated from Titonka High School in 1961.
Larry and Mary (Beenken) Noftsger "
"Our condolences to the Fritz family on Richard?s death. We were classmates many years ago and Richard loved to visit about school days and just about any thing else!"