Frederick Thomas "Fritz" Litchfield, 58, of Eau Claire, passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2006, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire after an unexpected illness struck him on Thanksgiving Day.
Frederick was born on February 2, 1948, in Eau Claire to Donald D. and Joan N. (Anderson) Litchfield. He married Catherine "Kitty" Murphy on June 26, 1971.
"Fritz" was a lifelong resident of Eau Claire. He attended Lowes Creek Elementary School. He was a graduate of Eau Claire Memorial High School, and the Business School at UW-Madison.
Fritz was active in the Eau Claire business community. He loved spending summer months at Solbakken, his cottage in Chetek. Fritz was a member of the University of Wisconsin Cheerleading Squad. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, and cheering for the Wisconsin Badgers. Most of all, Fritz will be remembered for his big heart and friendship to all who were blessed to know him. His intense love and devotion for his two children and grandchild was second to none. Fritz loved life and there was no doubt he lived every day to its fullest.
Frederick is survived by a daughter, Molly M. (Dave) Ryder of Bloomer; a son, Josef P. Litchfield of Madison; grandson, J.J. Ryder; his father, Donald D. (Shirley Wright) Litchfield of Eau Claire; brother, Steve Litchfield of Chetek; and companion Jessie Skuban of Eau Claire.
Preceding Fritz in death were wife Kitty, who passed away March 20, 1995, brother Richard "Ricky" Litchfield; and mother Joan Litchfield.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Peace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. Pastor Mark Schulz officiated. Burial was conducted at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Eau Claire.
Memorials may be designated for the Eau Claire Memorial High School Booster Club in honor of Fritz and Kitty Litchfield. Friends and family may offer their condolences online at www.fullerspeckien.com. Fuller Speckien Hulke Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements. [Obituary obtained 3 Dec 2006 online from the Chetek Alert, Chetek, WI.]
Frederick was born on February 2, 1948, in Eau Claire to Donald D. and Joan N. (Anderson) Litchfield. He married Catherine "Kitty" Murphy on June 26, 1971.
"Fritz" was a lifelong resident of Eau Claire. He attended Lowes Creek Elementary School. He was a graduate of Eau Claire Memorial High School, and the Business School at UW-Madison.
Fritz was active in the Eau Claire business community. He loved spending summer months at Solbakken, his cottage in Chetek. Fritz was a member of the University of Wisconsin Cheerleading Squad. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, and cheering for the Wisconsin Badgers. Most of all, Fritz will be remembered for his big heart and friendship to all who were blessed to know him. His intense love and devotion for his two children and grandchild was second to none. Fritz loved life and there was no doubt he lived every day to its fullest.
Frederick is survived by a daughter, Molly M. (Dave) Ryder of Bloomer; a son, Josef P. Litchfield of Madison; grandson, J.J. Ryder; his father, Donald D. (Shirley Wright) Litchfield of Eau Claire; brother, Steve Litchfield of Chetek; and companion Jessie Skuban of Eau Claire.
Preceding Fritz in death were wife Kitty, who passed away March 20, 1995, brother Richard "Ricky" Litchfield; and mother Joan Litchfield.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Peace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. Pastor Mark Schulz officiated. Burial was conducted at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Eau Claire.
Memorials may be designated for the Eau Claire Memorial High School Booster Club in honor of Fritz and Kitty Litchfield. Friends and family may offer their condolences online at www.fullerspeckien.com. Fuller Speckien Hulke Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements. [Obituary obtained 3 Dec 2006 online from the Chetek Alert, Chetek, WI.]
Frederick Thomas "Fritz" Litchfield, 58, of Eau Claire, passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2006, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire after an unexpected illness struck him on Thanksgiving Day.
Frederick was born on February 2, 1948, in Eau Claire to Donald D. and Joan N. (Anderson) Litchfield. He married Catherine "Kitty" Murphy on June 26, 1971.
"Fritz" was a lifelong resident of Eau Claire. He attended Lowes Creek Elementary School. He was a graduate of Eau Claire Memorial High School, and the Business School at UW-Madison.
Fritz was active in the Eau Claire business community. He loved spending summer months at Solbakken, his cottage in Chetek. Fritz was a member of the University of Wisconsin Cheerleading Squad. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, and cheering for the Wisconsin Badgers. Most of all, Fritz will be remembered for his big heart and friendship to all who were blessed to know him. His intense love and devotion for his two children and grandchild was second to none. Fritz loved life and there was no doubt he lived every day to its fullest.
Frederick is survived by a daughter, Molly M. (Dave) Ryder of Bloomer; a son, Josef P. Litchfield of Madison; grandson, J.J. Ryder; his father, Donald D. (Shirley Wright) Litchfield of Eau Claire; brother, Steve Litchfield of Chetek; and companion Jessie Skuban of Eau Claire.
Preceding Fritz in death were wife Kitty, who passed away March 20, 1995, brother Richard "Ricky" Litchfield; and mother Joan Litchfield.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Peace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. Pastor Mark Schulz officiated. Burial was conducted at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Eau Claire.
Memorials may be designated for the Eau Claire Memorial High School Booster Club in honor of Fritz and Kitty Litchfield. Friends and family may offer their condolences online at www.fullerspeckien.com. Fuller Speckien Hulke Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements. [Obituary obtained 3 Dec 2006 online from the Chetek Alert, Chetek, WI.]
Frederick was born on February 2, 1948, in Eau Claire to Donald D. and Joan N. (Anderson) Litchfield. He married Catherine "Kitty" Murphy on June 26, 1971.
"Fritz" was a lifelong resident of Eau Claire. He attended Lowes Creek Elementary School. He was a graduate of Eau Claire Memorial High School, and the Business School at UW-Madison.
Fritz was active in the Eau Claire business community. He loved spending summer months at Solbakken, his cottage in Chetek. Fritz was a member of the University of Wisconsin Cheerleading Squad. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, and cheering for the Wisconsin Badgers. Most of all, Fritz will be remembered for his big heart and friendship to all who were blessed to know him. His intense love and devotion for his two children and grandchild was second to none. Fritz loved life and there was no doubt he lived every day to its fullest.
Frederick is survived by a daughter, Molly M. (Dave) Ryder of Bloomer; a son, Josef P. Litchfield of Madison; grandson, J.J. Ryder; his father, Donald D. (Shirley Wright) Litchfield of Eau Claire; brother, Steve Litchfield of Chetek; and companion Jessie Skuban of Eau Claire.
Preceding Fritz in death were wife Kitty, who passed away March 20, 1995, brother Richard "Ricky" Litchfield; and mother Joan Litchfield.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Peace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. Pastor Mark Schulz officiated. Burial was conducted at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Eau Claire.
Memorials may be designated for the Eau Claire Memorial High School Booster Club in honor of Fritz and Kitty Litchfield. Friends and family may offer their condolences online at www.fullerspeckien.com. Fuller Speckien Hulke Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements. [Obituary obtained 3 Dec 2006 online from the Chetek Alert, Chetek, WI.]
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