Dale Howard Fritz

Loving Husband, Dale H. Fritz, 65, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 at his home.

Dale was born October 18, 1948 in the Bloomsburg, PA area, the son of the late Jack K. and Dorothy J. Fritz. Dale is survived by his wife of 20 years, Marsha Jean Fritz; daughters: Monica Vohs (Bill), of Prescott Valley; Marcy Rice (Kolya), of Seattle. He is also survived by Sisters, Vonda Benjamin (Bill), of Mechanicsburg, PA and Joyce Hurley (Patrick), of Flagstaff and nephew Bryan Dykes (Brooke). In addition, Dale had four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren and a grandniece.

Dale graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1968. He moved to Flagstaff, AZ in 1982, worked at NEBS for 10 years. He met his wife, Marsha Jean, and they married on July 9, 1994. Dale worked at Walgreens in Flagstaff for 8 years. He moved to Prescott Valley in 2011, with his family, to retire and acquired a part time position with Sam's Club gas station.

Dale was a loving devoted husband and family man. Dale and Marsha Jean, always made the most of what they had, celebrating small monthly anniversaries, date nights, going dancing and dressing up for holidays.   He enjoyed spending time with Annabelle, his 95 year old Mother-in-law, watching Football – The Philadelphia Eagles, and playing with the grandkids. He enjoyed playing with his 2 dogs, Buddy and Tanner, eating great food and laughing with Marsha Jean. Dale just enjoyed life.

He will be missed by all.

Services will be May 9, 2014 at Saint Germaine's Catholic Church (7997 E. Dana Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314) 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hope & Care Foundation (Hospice of the Pines), 13175 E. HWY 169, Dewey, AZ., 86327 or The March of Dimes.