Patrick John Fritz, 75, born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Dec 23, 1946 died in his home in Colorado Springs after complications with heart failure. 

Mr. Fritz graduated from St. Edmonds High School in Fort Dodge, Iowa in 1965. He spent many years employed at Ft. Carson, Colorado and later retired from Serco, International after traveling the world as a defense contractor.

Patrick is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Gertrude, his brother, Peter (Skip), sisters Margaret (Mikki) and Mary Jo, and niece, Cindi.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Carol (nee Paul),  daughters Carolyn (Antoine), and Valerie (Chris), and two granddaughters, Wynter and Cara, who were the light of his life, along with cherished brothers, Paul, Michael, Mark, Don, and many adored cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.  

A public celebration of Patrick’s life will be held and announced at a later date.