Daniel Lewis Fritz

Daniel Lewis Fritz, 27, of Boone, North Carolina, formerly of Franklin, died on August 17, 2016, at his residence.Daniel was born, in Franklin, on February 14, 1989. He was the son of Dr. William D. and Kelly L. Stewart Fritz. Daniel was a senior at Appalachian State University in North Carolina, where he was studying Environmental Science. Prior to attending ASU, he spent time in Nepal where he taught English. He loved foraging, hiking, snowboarding, scuba diving, riding motorcycles, spending time with friends and family, most especially his niece, Emery. Daniel also enjoyed world traveling, drumming and attending music festivals. He was always positive even in the worst situations. Daniel was described as being kind, sweet, and was known for his smile and contagious laugh.In addition to his parents, Daniel is survived by his brother Andrew Fritz, Jessica Rathburn and niece, Emery Fritz of Pittsburgh, PA, his sister Patty Fritz, of Tampa, FL, his step-brother Sean Fritz and nephew, Noah Fritz, of Simsbury, CT, maternal grandparents Lewis Stewart, Sr. and Deborah of New Bethlehem, PA and his loving aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Patty Stewart, his paternal grandparents, Carl and Helena Fritz and step-brother, Jeffery Fritz.There will be no public service held for Daniel per the family’s request. An intimate celebration of life was held for family and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc. For more information, or to send a condolence, please visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.comIn lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Daniel’s memory to a gofundme account established to provide support for Navavijayee Mahendra Secondary School in Nepal, where Daniel taught English. The account can be accessed by typing Daniel Fritz School on the gofundme search bar or by using the following link: https://www.gofundme.com/2knjg5w.