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• Birth: 11 Dec 1931

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FRITZ
Donald Peter Fritz passed away peacefully on October 16th, 2019 at his ?home? at Seasons Encore at the age of 87. Although optimum health was not his to enjoy for the past 9 years, his death came quickly. He was born on December 11, 1931 in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan the only child to Ina (nee Martinen) and Peter Fritz. He attended school in Shaunavon, St. Theresa?s in Medicine Hat and completed two years of engineering at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon in. He began his work life as a surveyor and spent some time in the Queen Charlotte Islands. He met the love of his life, Sheila McPherson and they were married in 1959 in Sheila?s home town of Wawota, Saskatchewan. They spent their early years in Calgary, where Kathy, Ronn and Karen were all born, and then began the life of moving around being employed by Shell Canada. Heather was born while the family was in Estevan, Saskatchewan and Krista in Olds. Don loved fishing, camping, reading, travelling, challenging others, and all types of creating from building homes to theatre sets. While Don enjoyed his work with Shell, he was happy to retire at the age of 55 and embrace a short time consulting. His love of music took him to join the church choir, where he made some very special friendships and memories. This then led to an amazing few years in musical theatre where he embraced the characters he played with joy, commitment and enthusiasm. Throughout his life he demonstrated his commitment to his family and community. He offered his time and energy in service to a variety of ways including Olds Kiwanis, Olds Municipal Library, Town of Olds Councillor, parish council at St. Stephens, where he was involved in the building of the new Catholic Church. He will be remembered for his quick wit, creative vision, community leadership, his acting and singing voice and love of family. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sheila; 5 children daughter Kathy (Al) Kemmere and their children son Dan (Jana), daughters Ashleigh (Rich) McDonald , Chelsea (Jesse) Burge; son Ronn Fritz and his sons Gus and Anders; Karen (Mark) Cresswell and their daughters Anna and Lauren; Heather (Ben) Venneman and their daughters Breana, Meghan and Kaitlyn; Krista (Neil) Barclay and their children Graham and Meredith; 7 great- grandchildren and a host of friends. He was predeceased by his father in 1963 and his mom in 2013. Funeral services will be held on Monday October 21, 2019 at St. Stephen?s Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with Father Nilo Macapinlac celebrant. Private family interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Olds & District Hospice Society. Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Olds entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610 www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

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Peter received his education in Anglo School near Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, moving to the Nummola District in 1930. He farmed the Martinen farm until 1942. He acted as a Councillor for the Grassy Creek Municipality, and later Councillor in the town of Shaunavon for a short period. He was also on the Credit Union Board. He joined partnership with Alphonse Audette in the garage and transport business. He sold the business and franchise to the Canadian Pacific Transport in 1949. From 1949 until his death in 1963.

Peter married Ina Martinen in Sep 1931 in Shaunavon, RM #78, SK, Canada. Ina (daughter of William Martinen and Kaisa) was born on 7 May 1914 in Esterhazy, RM #183, SK, Canada; died on 26 Dec 2013 in Didsbury, AB, Canada; was buried in Shaunavon, RM #78, SK, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FRITZ-FULTON (nee Martinen), Ina
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Ina was born May 7, 1914, the only child of Kaisa and William Martinen, in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. She passed away peacefully December 26, 2013, with family at her side, at the wonderful age of 99 years. Ina was living in Didsbury, Alberta on Unit 4 Long Term Care. Ina grew up on a farm near Shaunavon, Saskatchewan and went to a country school where she completed the highest grade possible, Grade 8. It was on the farm where she met Peter Martin Fritz, and they married in September 1931. Their only child was born December 11, 1931, Donald Peter Fritz. Ina and Peter continued to farm through drought and very hard times, until 1942 when they moved into Shaunavon so Don could attend high school. Ina fulfilled a life long dream and was tutored by superintendent Charles Boudreau, and achieved her Grade 9 & 10 education and also took 2 years of Cosmetology and Accounting. Peter died November 9, 1963. Her mother Kaisa, died 3 years later in March 1966. Kaisa had lived with Ina up until the point of her death and was cared for by Ina. It was in Saskatchewan that Ina met Bob Fulton, but they made their home together on an acreage near Creston, B.C., where they moved in 1971 and married in 1975. Bob and Ina were very involved in the community in Creston and made many friends there while enjoying cards and bowling. Ina loved music, loved to paint, loved animals and saw beauty in life. She always took great care in her looks, and was known for her red hair well into her 90's. Ina believed in a healthy lifestyle and is remembered as coming to visit her family with her suitcase of vitamins and doing workouts wearing only underwear. She loved to play games, and especially loved to win. Most of all, though, Ina loved her son. After Bob passed away in June 2002, Ina moved to Didsbury to be closer to Don. She lived in Aspen Ridge Lodge until her move to Unit 4 in March 2013. While Ina was in Didsbury , she kept in close contact with her friends in Creston and treasured the letters and cards she received. She was known to have a lot of spirit! She would grab your hand and exclaim "you're beautiful!". Ina leaves to mourn her son Don Fritz; 5 grandchildren Kathy (Al) Kemmere, Ronn Fritz (Janelle Jenstad), Karen (Mark) Cresswell, Heather (Ben) Venneman, Krista (Neil) Barclay. Ina has 11 great grandchildren Dan (Jana), Ashleigh (Rich), Chelsea (Jesse), Gus, Anders, Anna, Lauren, Breana, Meghan, Kaitlyn, Graham and baby girl due in March; and 5 great-great-grandchildren Carter, Callie, Avery, Sutton and Miller. A Funeral service was held December 30, 2013 at St. Stephen's Catholic Parish with Father Adam Danyluk officiating. Interment will follow as per Ina's wishes, back in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation. Ina's family would like to thank all those who have cared for her at Aspen Ridge Lodge and Unit 4 in Didsbury. She loved you all, and your care and love is so appreciated. Many thanks also to Heartland Funeral Services in Olds.
Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Olds entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610 www.heartlandfuneralservices.com
Publication Date: 2014/01/21

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• Birth: 1 Apr 1879, Chepstow, Bruce, ON, Canada
• Baptism: 30 Mar 1880, Chepstow, Bruce, ON, Canada

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Peter was confirmed by RC Bishop Thomas Joseph Dowling at St. John Baptist Church in Chepstow, Ont. Peter was confirmed with the name "Erasmus". Peter and Catherine "Kate" Klein were married by Roman Catholic Priest F.A. Zettler in Chepstow, Ontario on January 23, 1906. Witnesses to their wedding were Henricus Fritz of Mt. Carmel, ND and Magdalena Klein of Chepstow, ON. Peter and Kate then moved to Wales, North Dakota, where Peter did carpenter work.

John moved in 1907 near Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, where he filed on a homestead five and a half miles southeast of Shaunavon, known 4 years later as Anglo School District #516. One of the signators of a Declaration to organize this School District was signed by Peter S. Fritz.

In 1909 Kate moved from North Dakota with children Andrew and Marie. They came by train via Moose Jaw to Gull Lake. Peter had shipped a carload of machinery, household furniture, three horses, one cow and some chickens. Our farm was 38 miles from Gull Lake, Sask. Until the railroad came in 1913, everything had to be hauled from Gull Lake, a 3-day trip. Peter built a two room house where they lived in until 1917, then moved into a two story house which Peter had built. He also built a big hip-roofed barn made of sod. He had his blacksmith forge in a front stall. They had no drinking water and Peter had to haul it from a spring about three times a week. Peter would hitch his horse "Bill" to a stone boat, which had two barrels, with wash tubs for lids. Kate (41 years old) passed away on December 2, 1922. Marie, age 13, looked after the family of 8 for six years until she married. In 1924 the barn burned and Peter built another. Peter passed away in March 1941, and son Andrew took over the farm in 1934 until December 1971 when he sold it to his son Philip and daughter-in-law Sheila.

Daughters Rita, Emma and Leona Fritz attended Anglo School in 1929 (photos of their class of 1929 can be found in the book Quarter Stake Echoes.

Peter married Catherine "Kate" Louisa Klein on 23 Jan 1906 in Chepstow, Bruce, ON, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Andrew Klein and Mary Ann Schafter) was born on 2 May 1883 in New Germany, Waterloo, ON; was christened on 10 Jun 1897 in Chepstow, Bruce, ON, Canada; died on 2 Dec 1922 in Shaunavon, RM #78, SK, Canada; was buried in 1922 in Shaunavon, RM #78, SK, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Birth: 1 May 1881, New Germany, Waterloo, ON

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Catherine was confirmed by Bishop Thomas Joseph Dowling at St. John Baptist Church in Chepstow, ON. Catherine was confirmed with the name "Louisa".

William married Kaisa. Kaisa died in Mar 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]