Roger Dale Fritz Sr., age 73, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on November 21, 1948, to the late Maynard and Gladys (Whalen) Fritz.
A simple man, he enjoyed fishing and being by the peaceful waters. Roger liked to work on cars, and listening to music, his favorite artist, George Jones. He also enjoyed making people laugh; pranking family and friends, something they will never forget. Roger loved the Lord, but most of all loved his family. The memories that were made will forever be remembered and cherished by his loved ones.
Those left to forever cherish his memory are his loving wife, Debora (Humbarger) Fritz, whom he married on November 21, 2003; children, Karey (Mark) Beaupry, Roger (Karen) Fritz Jr., Timothy (Caroline) Fritz, Tracy (Heather) Fritz, Mandy Humbarger, Joshua (Kristine) Fritz, and Lucas Fritz; twenty one grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren; two siblings, James Edward Fritz and Tom (Melda) Fritz; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by two siblings, Frank Fritz and Charles Fritz.
Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, where his funeral will be at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow at Toledo Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Toledo Veterans Administration.
A special memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.NewcomerToledo.com.