Arthur Fritz

Arthur Martin Fritz, 83, of Paderborn, IL, formerly of Circle, Montana, born April 7, 1934, in Circle, Montana, died peacefully Saturday, October 14, 2017, with his family by his side.

Art worked for 30 years as a dock hand for Local 600.  He retired from Consolidated Freightways, and enjoyed 26 years of retirement.  He loved his family and friends, and enjoyed his late-night dinners at both Denny’s and Gary’s Restaurant.  Art could spend countless hours watching his cows.  He loved his old country music and his western movies.  Art was a U.S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Glenda, nee Johnston, Fritz, whom he married June 30, 1962, and who died February 3, 2009; his parents, Alvin and Elsie, nee Volpp, Fritz; seven brothers, Ralph Fritz, Howard Fritz, Lawrence (Lillian) Fritz, Avron Fritz, Richard (Joy) Fritz, Winfred Fritz, and Lyle Fritz; three sisters, Mildred (Jim) Scott, Gladys (Albert) Sukut, and Lucille (Bernard) Massin; a sister-in-law, Janet Fritz; two brothers-in-law, Emory “Corky” Johnston and Al Faletti; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Emory and Millie Johnston.

Surviving are his three sons, Scott (Susie) Fritz of Smithton, IL, Cory (Cathy) Fritz of Paderborn, IL, and Brian (Ruth) Fritz of Lebanon, IL;
nine grandchildren, Amber (Brad) Dimatteo, CJ, Nathan, Jordan, Megan, Aaron, Brandon, Ryan, and Blake;
four great-grandchildren, Lauren, Brynn, Layla, and Makenzie;
two brothers, Melvin Fritz and Earl (Doline) Fritz;
two sisters, Louise (John) Holmes and Viola (George) Titsworth;
four sisters-in-law, Edna Fritz, Kae Fritz, Beverly Johnston, and Naomi Faletti;
and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation:  Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2017, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Smithton, IL.

Funeral:  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Smithton, IL, with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating.

According to Art’s wishes, cremation will follow the services.  Burial of cremains will be held at a later date.