Marvin Fritz of Clarrisa, formerly of Burtrum MN, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017. Services were held January 6, 2017 at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Clarissa. Interment was at Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids, MN.
Marvin was born March 4, 1935, in Parker Township, Morrison County, to Otto & Agusta (Beseman) Fritz. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Randall. Marvin joined the US Army in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1960. He married Joyce Smith on March 11, 1961, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Randall. Marvin and Joyce lived in Coon Rapids for 13 years then moved to Ham Lake where they lived for 18 years. From 1960 until retirement Marvin worked as an Operating Engineer with the Local 49. Marvin retired on Long Lake in Burtrum and lived there for 22 years. In 2013, they moved to Clarissa.
Marvin enjoyed fishing, playing cards with family and friends and gardening.
Marvin is survived by his wife Joyce; children: Steven (Dawn) Fritz of Stacy, Marvin (Geri) Fritz of Anoka, Joseph Fritz of Lindstrom and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Marvin is preceded in death by his parents; son David; siblings: Melvin, Arnold, Harvey, Esther and Alice.
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