See also
1 Richard Lyle FRITZ , Jr.1 (1960- ) [5290]. Born 27 Aug 1960.1,2
2 Richard Lyle FRITZ3 (c. 1940- ) [5269]. Born c. 1940.3 Marr Magdalena W. FRIEDRICH 1960.4
Articles about Richard Fritz in the Lake Orion Review.
December 31, 1957 - " Lake Orion families have had the added pleasure of the holidays by having their servicemen home. Among those who have been visiting their families are Richard lyle Fritz of the U.S. Army, who is stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo."
April 17, 1958 - "Pvt. Richard L. Fritz, son of Mrs. Dorothy Fritz, is now stationed at Fort Dix, N.J. A former student at Lake Orion High School, Richard underwent his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. He has also been stationed at Fort Gordon, Augusta, Ga., where he attended school and studied military police work."
November 25, 1958 - "Pfc. Richard Fritz wrote his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Fritz, recently that he was headed for Germany, where he was expecting to "pull MP duty." He embarked on the USS "Rose" for the eight or 10 day trip."
July 12, 1962 - "Dorothy Fritz Looks Forward to Son's Visit. A Lake Orion mother is counting the days until she sees her son for the first time in four years. Sgt. Richard Lyle Fritz, his wife, Lena and their son, Ricky will arrive at the home of his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Fritz on July 22. He has a 45 day furlough. Richard expects to be stationed in the States for the remaining eight months of his service."
October 7, 1965 - "Cpl. Richard L. Fritz arrived home recently for a 45 day furlough after spending the last year on duty in Viet Nam. Fritz's wife Lana and two children of Germany also arrived here this week. After their visit here Cpl. Fritz will be stationed in Chicago. Cpl. Fritz is the son of Mrs. Dorothy Fritz.".
4 Lyle A. FRITZ5,6,7 (1913-1951) [5265]. Born 17 Dec 1913, Imlay City, MI.7,8 Marr Dorothy J. ROGERS 12 Feb 1937, M.E. Parsonage, Clarkston, MI.6 Died 2 Jan 1951, Lake Orion, MI.7 Buried East Lawn cemetery.7
From the Orion Weekly Review.
1950-10-27 - "Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Fritz and family honored their son, Bruce's fourth birthday and the former's father's James Fritz, on his 71st birthday Sunday."
1950-12-1 - "Lyle Fritz was taken to St. Joseph Mercy hospital in Pontiac, last Friday. His condition was such that four blood transfusions have been necessary. He is expected home the latter part of the week but will be confined to his home for some time."
1950-12-8 - "Lyle Fritz was not able to return to his home and is still confined in St. Joseph hospital in Pontiac, suffering from bronchitis and arthritis of the spine."
1951-1-5 - "Services today for Lyle A. Fritz. Lyle A. Fritz, 37, of 880 Highview road, died in his home Tuesday, Jan. 2, after an illness of six weeks. Born Dec. 17, 1913, in Imlay City, he had lived here nine years, coming from Oxford, MI. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy; four sons, William E., Richard L., Bruce E., and his father James. Service will be today, Friday, at 11 a.m. from the Allen Funeral Home, the Rev. Ray Whims officiating. Burial in East Lawn cemetery."
1951-1-5 - "Those from out of town to attend the Lyle Fritz funeral were: Rev. Ray Whims and daughter of Spring Harbor, he being Mrs. Fritz's uncle. Also Mrs. Phillip Stieb of Flint and including a group of fellow workmen from the shop in Pontiac."
1951-1-12 - "We would like to express our appreciation to all who were so kind to us during the illness and at the time of the death of our dear husband, father, son and brother, Lyle Fritz. We would make special of our Sunnyfield friends and neighbors. Thank you, too, for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Dorothy Fritz and Sons, Mr. and Mrs. James Fritz, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fritz.".
8 James C. FRITZ3 (1880- ) [5271]. Born 29 Oct 1880.8 Died.9
9 Clara ? (c. 1883- ) [5272]. Born c. 1883.8
5 Dorothy J. ROGERS6,10,11 (c. 1918-1977) [4918]. Born c. 1918.11 Died 5 Feb 1977, Oxford, MI.12
Wedding announcement of Dorothy Rogers and Lyle Fritz in the Orion Weekly Review, Feb. 26, 1937.
"The marriage of Dorothy Rogers to Lyle Fritz, of Pontiac, took place Friday, February 12, at the M.E. parsonage at Clarkston. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chetwood, of Pontiac. The bride was a former student in the Oxford High School and lived with her grandmother, Mrs. Ella Bailey."
From Orion Weekly Review.
June 6, 1952 - "Mrs Frances Hugill and Mrs. Lois McCollun called on Mrs. Dorothy Fritz of 880 Highview, Saturday, at Pontiac General Hospital. Dorothy was in an automobile accident in Oxford on May 16. She suffered a broken heel and arm and shoulder injuries."
Obituary of Dorothy J. Fritz in the Oakland Press, Feb. 7, 1977.
"FRITZ, DOROTHY J. (DAVIDSON) (Researchers note: error, should have been ROGERS)
February 5, 1977, of 59 Crawfords St., Oxford; age 59; wife of the late Lyle Fritz; mother of William Fritz of Indianapolis, Ind., Richard Fritz of Fort Dix, New Jersey, Bruce Fritz of Lake Orion and Michael Fritz of Oxford; nine grandchildren. Mrs. Fritz was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, was employed at GM Truck and Coach and was a member of MOM's Club of Lake Orion. Funeral service Tuesday, February 8, at 1 p.m. at Bossardet Funeral Home, Oxford. Rev. Fred Applegate officiating. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery, Lake Orion. Mrs. Fritz is lying in state at the funeral home.".
10 Willard Cornelius ROGERS5,11,13,14 (1879-1960) [4859]. Born 6 Jan 1879, Independence, Twp, Oakland Co, MI.5,13,14 Marr Anna E. BAILEY 1901, Clarkston, MI.5,13 Died 22 Sep 1960, Oxford, MI.5 Buried Seymour Lake Cemetery.5
11 Anna E. BAILEY11,15,16,17 (1884-1922) [4823]. Born 1884.15,16 Died Jun 1922.10,16 Buried Seymour Lake Cemetery.16
From the Pontiac Daily Press.
July 4, 1922 - "OXFORD WOMAN IS LAID TO REST. Funeral of Mrs. William Rogers held at Seymour Lake. The funeral of Mrs William Rogers of Oxford was held at the church here yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. T.D. Denman of Oxford. Mrs Rogers was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Bailey and had spent the greater part of her life here. Besides her husband she leaves a young son, Morris, and a daughter, Dorothy. One brother and three daughters survive, Warren Bailey, Mrs. William Whims of Snover, Mrs Winnie Porritt of Seymour Lake and Mrs Dorothy Allemon of Oxford."
Anna's middle name has been reported to be Katherine, but her husbands WWI Selective Service Registration card gives her middle initial as "E.".
3 Magdalena W. FRIEDRICH1,4 ( - ) [5289].
Wedding announcement of Magdalena W. Friedrich in the Lake Orion Review, February 4, 1960.
Miss Magdalena W. Friedrich of Pramenson, Germany, will be married in the spring to Sp/4 Richard L. Fritz of Lake Orion and the late Lyle A. Fritz. The engagement has been announced by Miss Friedrich's mother, Mrs. Magdalena Friedrich.
6 ? FRIEDRICH4 ( - ) [5295].
7 Magdalena ?4 ( - ) [5294].
| 1 | "Article about Richard Fritz in the Lake Orion Review, July 12, 1962". |
| 2 | "Birth announcement of Richard Lyle Frits, Jr. in the Lake Orion Review, September 8, 1960". |
| 3 | "Birthday announcement of Billy and Richard Fritz in the Orion Weekly Review, October 10, 1945". |
| 4 | "Wedding announcement of Magdalena W. Friedrich in the Lake Orion Review, February 4, 1960". |
| 5 | "Obituary of Willard C. Rogers in the Lake Orion Review, September 29, 1960". |
| 6 | "Wedding announcement of Dorothy Rogers and Lyle Fritz in the Orion Weekly Review, Feb. 26, 1937". |
| 7 | "Obituary of Lyle A. Fritz in the Orion Weekly Review, January 5, 1951". |
| 8 | "1930 Pontiac census". |
| 9 | "Card of thanks from family of Lyle Fritz in the Orion Weekly Review, January 12, 1951". |
| 10 | "Obituary of Mrs. William Rogers in the Pontiac Daily Press, July 4, 1922". |
| 11 | "1920 Oxford census". |
| 12 | "Obituary of Dorothy J. Fritz in the Oakland Press, Feb. 7, 1977.". |
| 13 | "1910 Independence Twp. census". |
| 14 | "WWI Selective Service registration card". |
| 15 | "1900 Independence Twp. census". |
| 16 | "Small Cemeteries in Brandon and Groveland Township, Oakland County, Michigan". |
| 17 | "Information provided by Diane Curry". |