Ralph Gordon Fritz, 97, Winamac, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

He was born April 17, 1927. His wife, Charlene A. (Olson) Fritz, whom he married May 1, 1948, survives.

He also is survived by his children, Darl Dean (Linda) Fritz, Winamac, Jill Ann (Ed) Sowards, Allegan, Mich., Gail Sue (William) Tetzloff, Winamac, and Amy Jo (Chris) Cantu, Winamac; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-granddaughters.

Frain Mortuary, Winamac, is handling arrangements.