Fritz enjoyed hunting and was the PA state champion in archery in 1984.  He also raised pigeons and was young bird champion at the Tamaqua Flying Club in 2007. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Yvonne Pritiskutch, brothers Norman and Scott Stripe; grandchildren Samantha Stripe and Michael Pritiskutch.  

Frederick is survived by his wife Joyce; 5 daughters Kathy, wife of Ricky Jones, Bradenton, FL; Patricia Stripe, Schuylkill Haven; Ruby, wife of Scott Willinsky, Charlotte, NC; Melanie, wife of Matthew Falgout, Conestoga, PA; Angela, wife of Rick Berdanier, Port Carbon; 2 Sons Stephen Stripe, Orwigsburg; William A., husband of April East, Myerstown; He is also survived by a sister Margaret, wife of Harry Kolbe, Schuylkill Haven; Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Lighthouse Church, Rt 61, Orwigsburg beginning at 10AM, with service to follow at 11AM with pastor William Orf, officiating.