Robert Ray Fritz

Robert Ray Fritz, Sr., 90, of Meadville, passed away, Friday, September 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 3, 1930 in Clarion County, a son of Frank Fritz and Pearl Miller Fritz. He married Alfreda Gull on November 14, 1953. She survives. He was a graduate of Meadville Area Senior High and he served his country with the US Navy on an aircraft carrier in the Coral Sea, during the Korean War. He worked for 32 years with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, IBEW Local 712, out of Beaver, Pennsylvania, as a professionally trained electrician. He was a member of the union for 60 years. Robert was a member of Saint Mark's Church in Cochranton. He adored nature and enjoyed hunting for as long as he was able. He loved taking his family on camping trips in his motorhome to Tionesta Campground. He was an avid antique collector and hobbyist and always loved to keep busy with a project. He loved singing and was a proud choir member. In addition to his loving wife Freda; he is survived by a son, Robert Ray Fritz, Jr.; four grandchildren, Halle Holm and her husband Peter, Lindsay Marsteller and her husband Donnie, Cory Fritz, and Michael Fritz and his wife Alyssa; and four great grandchildren, Arlo, Lucy, Harper, and Jaxon. He was preceded in death by his parents; Frank and Pearl Fritz and two sisters, June Crooks and Betty Lyle. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 16th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. The funeral service will follow at 4:00pm at the funeral home with Rev. Russell Hines of Saint Mark's Church, officiating. We will be following CDC Guidelines and do ask that you wear a mask, social distance, and make your visit brief. Burial will take place at a later date in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Robert's memory to Saint Mark's Church, 6650 Franklin Pike, Cochranton, PA 16314. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Robert's Book of Memories online at www.warrenfh.com