John J. “Jack” Fritz, 81, of DuBois died Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at Christ the King Manor after a short illness.
Born July 4, 1933 in Osceola Mills, he was the son of the late Jasper M. and Kathryn (Jones) Fritz.
He grew up and graduated from Osceola Mills High School, where he was a stand-out track and football player. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably from 1953 – 1955 during the Korean War.
He married May L. (McGaha) Fritz on April 2 1955; she survives. After meeting his wife in Texarkana Ark., they moved back to DuBois, where he began working for the A&P grocery store.
Mr. Fritz then began working for Edwards Lakes to Sea Bus Lines and Continental Trailways as a bus driver. He managed the DuBois bus terminal for many years. Mr. Fritz was also the owner of Jo May Pet Store in DuBois for many years.
He loved NASCAR and was Jeff Gordon’s biggest fan. He was also a bowling addict. Throughout the years, he amassed every bowling award that was possible.
He rolled 300 games and maintained numerous officer positions in the Allegheny Mountain Bowling Association (AMBA). He was also elected to the Allegheny Mountain Bowling Association Bowling Hall of Fame. He also enjoyed woodworking in the garage his entire life; his work is loved by all.
He is survived by two sons, John Fritz and his wife, Lori and Jeffrey Fritz and his wife, Jill, both of DuBois; five grandchildren, John “JD,” Cory, Abby, Adam and Tyler Fritz; and two great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Jordan Fritz.
He is also survived by three brothers, Dan Fritz of Sterling, Va., Rush Fritz of Washington, D.C., and Jerry Fritz of Mechanicsburg and numerous nephews and nieces.
He lived his life to the fullest, and enjoyed every day. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.
The DuBois Area Honor Guard will conduct a ritual service at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral Home.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor John Miller officiating.
Full military honors will be accorded from the funeral home.
Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery.
Memorials may be placed with the Allegheny Mountain Bowling Association, P.O. Box 466, DuBois, PA 15801, and or Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.
Online condolences may be made to www.gbfuneralhome.com.
