Sylvester "Bud" Fritz
June 8, 1926 ~ January 19, 2021
Bud's Live Streamed Funeral Mass can be viewed below:
https://vimeo.com/event/645412
Bud's Prayer Service can be viewed below:
Sylvester (Bud) Fritz was born June 8, 1926 in Cummings ND and passed under the care of Hospice on January 19, 2021 at the age of 94. He was raised on a farm in Thompson ND. He moved from the farm and became an apprentice electrician at the age of 17. He worked and then served his country in the Army until 1952, returning to Fargo where he met the love of his life Lola Buth. They were married in 1954 and had SIXTY SIX wonderful years together. He became a journeyman electrician and started Fritz Electric in 1962 with his three brothers. He acquired his master’s electricians license and worked until retiring in 1988.
Bud and Lola enjoyed the lakes, family and numerous close friends. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially with family, fixing things and playing cards.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Celestine, siblings; Hank, Marie, Raymond, Dorothy, Madelyn, Delores, Ann, Matt, Larry, Barbara, Eileen and John.
He is survived by his wife, Lola (Buth) Fritz and their children; Gary (Doris) Fritz, Fargo, ND, Sharon (John) Pollard, Fargo, ND, Scott (Dee) Fritz, Fergus Falls, MN, Lyle (Monica) Fritz, Sartell, MN, 9 grandchildren; Heidi Eukel, Chad Fritz, Jessica Bennett, Rachel Johnson, Jacob Pollard, Megan Adams, Kristina Gunter, Danielle Fritz and Cali Fritz and 7 great-grandchildren; Jayce, Nolan and Kittson Eukel, Caden and Beckham Fritz, Parker Adams and Declan Gunter.
Special thanks to Veterans Affairs of Fargo and Sanford Hospice House.
Prayer Service: 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with a visitation starting at 5:00 P.M.
Rosary: 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo.
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery South, Fargo.
Mr. Fritz aka Bud was a kind and helpful man up to the time he entered the hospital! Bud was always willing to lend a hand when we had electricity issues! He also welcomed us numerous times to his lake home. We have many great memories of our time spent with the Fritz family. Lou and kids you will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Angie and Terry Lipp and family
Bud was a wonderful man and he raised a beautiful family. Prayers to all at this difficult time.
Jim and Dorothy Golombiecki
I remember skiing and swimming at Bud and Lou’s place on Pelican Lake. They were always so welcoming, pouring a gin and tonic, and ready to share stories and lots of laughs. We miss you Bud and know you are in a good place. God bless Lou and family.
Such a great man, humble and kind! Loved being a neighbor to Bud and Lou. Their wasn’t a thing he could not fix. May God’s comfort and peace be with all of Bud’s family at this difficult time. Your beautiful family is a great testimony of your love for on another
Bud was always welcoming, humble and kind. He passed those traits on to his children. He was a wonderful man who will be missed but will be loved forever.
I always enjoyed Bud’s visits and he never turned me down for a cup of coffee. He was a very kind man and loved his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Prayers sent to you and your family Lyle. I remember seeing your dad often in Fargo driving in his Fritz Electric pick-up. He was a popular electrician and nice man. J. Bellefeuille
Lola & Family, I will always remember Uncle Bud as a very kind soft spoken man. Our deepest sympathy.
Gary & Joyce (Fritz) Sieve
To The entire Fritz family you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bud was a kind and wonderful man and he will be missed by many.
Gary, Sharon,Scott and Lyle. So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Take care,
Kathy, Talon and John Hebert
My uncle Bud was simply put a good person. At family gatherings I never heard him raise his voice but when he spoke you listened. He always had time for everyone. He and Lola had a wonderful life together and were role models for their children (my cousins). He will be missed.
Lola,
We are so sorry to hear the news of Bud. Our prayers are with you, and the family.
Mike and Sharon Malone
To: Lola and the Fritz family
I just received word from Bob Tennessen concerning the passing of Sylvester, So sorry to hear of his passing. It appears from my records that Bud was the last of his siblings. My prayers are with you and your family.
Larry Martin
Bamberg, Ontario, Canada
Grandson of Emma Isley
Isley (Eiselie) researcher
My sincere sympathy to the family of Sylvester Fritz for your loss. Please be assured of my prayerful thoughts at this time. Sincerely, Clarice Dancer
Scott – so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I remember your mom and dad as well as Gary, Sharon and Lyle through the years at Holy Spirit and Shanley. Take care, Greg.
Thoughts and prayers with your family.
Gary sorry for your loss.
Tom
Our hearts go out to your family on the loss of Bud. As we reflect on our years at Lakeland and The Cornfield Cafe , Bud and Earl were model “retired guys”. They entertained us all with their smiles and friendship. Savor the memories of a fine gentleman.
Scott and Dee – We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Two parents, Dee’s mom and Scott’s dad, within a year. We are certainly thinking of both of you and your daughters and families. We know you were very close to your parents from conversations we had, which makes us know you have many memories for the rest of your lives. Memories are treasures. We look forward to visiting with you when the pandemic subsides. We miss gatherings with friends and family. We will certainly gather when we can and talk about our wonderful parents. You have our prayers at this time.
What a kind, humble and generous man. The first time I met him I immediately liked him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He will be truly missed.
Condolences to my cousins and Bud’s extended family near and far.
Bud was my late father’s (Lloyd Klontz) last “double” first cousin. Although we didn’t see each other often, anytime we did see each other it was enjoyable quality time.
May the angels lead you to paradise; may the martyrs & saints receive you at your arrival, and lead you to the holy city, Jerusalem.
With deep sympathy,
Don Klontz
Our prayers are with you and your whole family at this time.
Lyle & family. Sorry to see the passing of your father. They say our memories grow fonder as time goes by, and it is so true. Enjoyed the video of your family, and I see you will have plenty of memories.
I have just learned of Bud’s passing. I offer my condolences to the entire Fritz family. I hope and trust that the memory of this great man, with a life fully lived, and the many great years with him, will ease the current pain of your loss.
I met Bud and Lou in 1989 when we became lake neighbors. I came to know Bud as having a quick smile, eagerness to chat, and readiness to help. He could fix anything and had a tool for most jobs. His patience was legendary (at least with me), nearly always watching from a distance, and letting me do a project wrong until things were about to get out of hand. It was then that I saw his wry smile and heard his knowing chuckle, knowing that things were going to get better. He will be missed by all.
Dan