Funeral service for William R. "Bill" Fritsch, Sr. will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2016 in St. John Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Bill Schneider, Pastor officiating.

Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

William R. "Bill" Fritsch, Sr., age 95, Lawton, died Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Lawton.  He was born October 10, 1920 in Hallettsville, Texas to William and Mary Fritsch.  Bill was a veteran of World War II, entering the U.S. Army in October of 1942.   During his time in the military he served in the North Africa and Italy.

Bill married Vivian L. Hanna on March 19, 1950 in Clovis, New Mexico.  The couple moved to Lawton in August 1950 and Bill began a 22-year career with Southwest Sales and would later become a co-owner.  He sold his interest in the company in 1972 and retired, investing his time in farming.

Bill was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where he served faithfully.

He is survived by his wife, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Janice Fritsch, Lawton and Phil and Quetta Fritsch, Cache; three grandchildren, Amber Meyr and husband Aaron, Oklahoma City, Jennifer Fritsch, Oklahoma City and Jonathan Fritsch, Austin, Texas; several nieces and nephews.

His parents, two brothers and five sisters preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 102 SW 7th Street, Lawton OK 73501.