Fred J. Ritz of Farmington Hills MI passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on October 22, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joan (Schappert) Ritz. Fred is from Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania.
Fred is also survived by his 7 children; Joan (Greg) Strohm, Patti (Tom) Caprara, Fred (Leslie) Ritz, Jim (Ann) Ritz, Chuck (Darlene) Ritz, Jeff (Stephanie) Ritz, and JoEllen (Ken) Dorony.
He is a beloved grandfather of 16 grandchildren; Colin Strohm, Jane Strohm, Gina (Caprara) Olsen, Joey Caprara, Jessica (Ritz) Shafer, Jennifer (Ritz) Gilliam, Matthew Ritz, Jordan Ritz, Melissa (Ritz) Irk, Chuck Ritz, Austin Ritz, Mica Ritz, Blaine Ritz, Aidan Ritz, Jake Dorony, and Cassie Dorony.
Fred was blessed with 11 great grandchildren; Evey Strohm, Gabbi Olsen, Brent Olsen, Gracie Olsen, Bryce Olsen, Gia Olsen, Hunter Caprara, Grayson Caprara, Weston Ritz, Luca Shafer, and Kensie Gilliam.
Fred was a lover of all sports. He was a lifelong Penn State football fan, avid hunter, and fisherman. He had an artistic side which he expressed by creating stained glass. Fred was a proud Army Veteran of the Korean War. He had a love of playing cards.
Visitation will be at Harry J Will Funeral Home in Livonia on Thurs, October 24, 2019 from 5 PM ‘till 8 PM with a 7 PM Rosary Service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
