Joseph Donald Fritz, son of the late William G. Fritz and Zena (Cox) Fritz was born  April 6, 1938 in Bucoda, Missouri and departed this life on May 5, 2021 at the age of 83 years and 20 days. Joseph married Lorma Groves May 29, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas. Lorma preceded him in death.

Survivors include:

One Son: David (Susan) Fritz of Kansas City, Missouri

Daughter: Debra (Phillip) Fritz-Pinkney of Bloomington, Illinois

Grandchildren: Andre Pinkney, Kathryn, Sarah, Ryan and Maria Fritz

Sister: Margie Singer of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

Other relatives and friends.

Joseph was of Senath, Missouri and served his country in the United States Air Force.

Joseph was preceded in death by five brothers: Wendell, Bobby, Ellis, William Gordon, Jr. and Clifford Fritz and two sisters: Billie Ann Braden and Helen Booker.

Services are being planned for Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka, Kansas at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Senath-Hornersville Education Fund/Bobby Fritz Memorial P. O. Box 456 Senath, Missouri

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett, Missouri was in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com