Franklin Fritz
April 04, 2015
Franklin J. Fritz, 65, passed away April 4, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Frank was born in Fort Dodge, IA on February 2, 1950, to Herman and Dorothy Fritz.
Frank graduated from Ankeny High School in 1968 and entered the United States Army. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War. Frank started working for BTI in 1990 as a truck driver, but most recently worked as a mechanic. Prior to his career at BTI, he worked for various companies as a truck driver – JCA Express, Albaugh Farms, and Track Masters where he also worked on the railroad.
Frank served on the Sheldahl City Council and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, attending bike rallies, collecting knives and guns, and feeding the cats in his neighborhood.
Frank is survived by his wife, Suzanne Fritz; son, Scott Moore; granddaughter, Allison Moore; great-granddaughter, Lily; brother, Delburn Carpenter; and a sister, Carol Rasmussen. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., in Des Moines with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
N. D.
04/14/2015
R.I.P. Frank
Judy Funk
04/10/2015
He was always Fireman Frank, caretaker of the bonfires. A man of few words, and soft-spoken, but when he did speak, you'd best put up a chair and listen. Frank was smart, wise, and willing to help. He was one of Fred's favorite people to just sit and talk.
Frank will be missed by many -- my self included.
Suzie, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
David & Cindy Glover
04/09/2015
Suzanne, So sorry for the passing of your husband. David always came home talking of running into him here or there. He was a good man.
Kevin and Diana Lange from Muscatine
04/08/2015
Suzie, please know that we are thinking of you. Frank was the kindest man... who loved to build HUGE bonfires! He will always be remembered as "Fireman Frank" in our camp at Keosauqua. He will be missed.
Bob Hayes
04/07/2015
I served with Frank in Vietnam at Long Binh in1970-71. He was a nice guy and a good friend. R.I.P.
Bob Hayes
aka The Kid
Lowell and Lorraine Carpenter
04/07/2015
We want to extend our sympathies to the family. We are sorry that we can't be with you, but we will be thinking of all of you.
Lowell and Lorraine Carpenter
DAN MITCHELL
04/07/2015
FRANK WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND A GOOD EMPLOYEE OF BTI.HE WOULD DO ANYTHING HE COULD TO HELP ANYONE.HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.