Floyd M Fritz, 89, of Lake City passed away at home, on October 16th 2012 surrounded by family members. He was born on May 9th, 1923 in Moosic, PA to the late Stephen P and Lottie B Fritz.. Floyd was a WW II US Navy Veteran, serving as an Electrician's First Mate, on the Destroyer Escort, USS Seid in the Pacific Fleet. He met his wife Lois in 1952, and they were married in Conyngham, PA in 1953.Floyd worked in the electrical field for much of his life, in various areas of the country, including Pennsylvania, Arizona, Texas and Colorado. He enjoyed living in various regions of the United States, and he also constructed numerous homes in several locations throughout his life. Floyd was predeceased by his brother Roland and sister-in-law Elisabeth Fritz of Coplay, PA; and Brother David and sister-in-law Marie Fritz of Lake City, FL. He is survived by his wife Lois, of 59 years, his son Philip (Sandra) Fritz of Hernando MS, Daughters Deborah (William) French of Lake City; FL, Melanie L. Fritz of Mesa AZ, and Noreen R. Fritz of Bluff, UT. Grandchildren include Ashley Fritz, Berkeley, CA, Quincy (Mindy) Shindelbower of Woodstock, GA, and Garrison Shindelbower, Gainesville FL.Floyd was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Lake City. Funeral arrangements are private, and will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory be made to Haven Hospice of the Suwannee Valley. 6037 US Hwy 90, West, Lake City, FL 32055. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Lake City, FL, (386)752-1954, 3596 S US Hwy 441, Lake City, Fl, 32025. Please leave word of comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com
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