Eric Karl Fricke II, 80, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Erick Karl and Anne (Winkleman) Fricke. He married Rosemary Fricke on January 17, 1961 and she preceded him in death on October 30, 2005. Eric worked as a butcher for 40 plus years, retiring in 2002. He was a member of both Sol D. Bayless Lodge #359 and Springfield Gardens Lodge, Sons of Union Veterans, Optimist Club, Audiences Unlimited, The Company Singers, and the German Club of Fort Wayne. He was a selfless volunteer at the V.A. hospital transporting veterans to their appointments and church services for 25 plus years. Eric was a very talented musician and had a great sense of humor. Surviving are his children, Deborah (Ken) Riley, Robert Fricke, Donna (Jeff) Yngstrom, Dana (Thomas) Flaherty, and Eric Karl Fricke III; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister Margaret (Frank) Helleis. Memorial contributions may be made to Audiences Unlimited or Gettysburg Foundation.
