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Peter Fritzsche Obituary

Fritzsche, Peter B. age 71, of Chicago, beloved husband of Ruth; loving father of Kathleen Fritzsche (Adam) Sciortino, Bartley, David (Jennifer), Alex (Kathryn), Griffin and Brendan; dear grandfather of Peter and Caleb Fritzsche, Charlie Fritzsche and Ella and Genevieve Sciortino; brother of Paul (Liz) and Mari Poss. Visitation Friday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Donnellan Family Funeral Home 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Road, Skokie. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at Sacred Heart Church 1077 Tower Rd. Winnetka, IL 60093. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Parish and/or Mercy Hospital 2525 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616. Info: 847/675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 27 to Jul. 28, 2006.

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Will Clarke

July 29, 2006

Our condolences to Alex, Kat, Dave, Jennifer and the entire Fritzsche family.



Will and Kari Clarke

Julie Evans

July 28, 2006

Mrs. Fritzsche, Kati and the rest of the family -



I'm so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man! I only have very fond memories of Mr. Fritzsche, growing up with Kati, and smile each time I think of his humor and quirky jokes. Wish we could be there, but our thoughts and greatest prayers are with all of you.

Love, Julie and Jeff Evans

Tina Rossini

July 28, 2006

My deepest symapthy goes out to all of you. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

George Rohrs III

July 27, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. I have lots of great memories of Mr. Fritzsche's big smile and big heart. He brought a wonderful joy to every moment I was with him. I'll remember him as a kind, loving happy-go-lucky guy that brought so much to so many of us. Thank you for all the great memories. - George Rohrs III and the Rohrs Family

Chris Sinclair

July 27, 2006

Please accept my sincere condolences. My heart and prayers are with you. May you find peace with time.

Eileen Craddock Richardson

July 27, 2006

It was with great sorrow that we learned of Mr. Fritzsche's passing. We extend our thoughts and prayers to the entire Fritzsche family. He was a great man who raised a wonderful family and we were fortunate to have known him. God Bless Mrs. Fritzsche, the six Fritzsche children and their extended families. May the memories of your Dad bring you comfort and strength during this time of grieving and in the future.

Barbara Brewer Martin

July 27, 2006

Dear Ruthie and Kids,



Words can't express the day-to-day loss of someone so dear to you, our prayers are with you that God's love will sustain you and carry you through.

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