Michael Fritsch
1930 - 2023
Michael Fritsch passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Highview Residences KW, a month short of his 93rd birthday. Michael was born June 14,1930 in Kitchener, ON.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Williams) and daughters, Nancy Fritsch, Heather (John) Albrecht and Elizabeth (Colin) Gabriel, grandchildren Sven-Erik (Cara) Nyman, Bengt (Michelle) Nyman, Robert (Karleigh) Nyman, John (Sara) Albrecht, Margaret (Andrey) Gabriel and Eva Gabriel and great-grandchildren Emily Nyman, Bree Nyman, Margaux Albrecht and Dawson Albrecht. He was predeceased by his sister, Susan Damjanovic. He is also survived by in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Many will remember Michael as the longtime owner of Fritsch Pharmacy/Fritsch Fragrances on King St. in Kitchener. He started working at the store part-time, as a delivery boy, at the age of 11 and was still working there 6 days a week at the age of 87, when ill health forced him to retire.
Thanks to the staff at Chartwell Westmount Retirement Residence, Chartwell Westmount Long Term Care Residence and Highview Residences KW for the care they provided. Special thanks go to Niamh, Noor and Eka.
Cremation has taken place. Michael's family will receive relatives and friends at Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467 on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation, Grand River Hospital Foundation or St. Mary's Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Visit www.henrywalser.ca for Michael's memorial.