Russell Wayne Fritz's Obituary
Decatur-Russell W. Fritz Sr., 84, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Russell was born January 22, 1930 in Bement, Illinois, the son of Alva Carson and Geneva Irma (Dove) Fritz. He proudly served his country in U.S. Navy. He loved to go fishing. He married Phyllis Lawyer in Peoria, Illinois.
Russell leaves behind his wife Phyllis of Decatur, son Russell Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, daughter Cheryl Crowell and husband Greg of Cincinnati, Ohio,
brother Stanley Fritz Sr. and wife Sylvia of Decatur, sisters Irma Miller of Monticello and Janie Reynolds and husband Jim of Decatur, grandchildren Jason Morville, Christopher Crowell, Colin Crowell, and Eryn Crowell, and seven great-grandchildren.
Russell was reunited in Heaven with his parents, son Michael A. Fritz, brother LuAlvin Fritz, and sisters Dorothy Wiggins, Margaret Alexander, and Phyllis Griefer,
Graveside services to celebrate Russell’s life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2014 in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m. prior to the services at the Star of Hope Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery. Burial with military honors will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Hospice.
The family of Russell W. Fritz Sr. is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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