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Norman William Fritze, age 91, of San Antonio, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2004. He was born on February 11, 1913 to William Fritze and Olga Bauer Fritze in Castell, TX. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Lois Simpson Fritze; and his brother, Vernon V. Fritze. Norman graduated from Llano High School and Trinity University and proudly served his country as a Captain in the U.S. Army Air Corp. He was an accountant for Petty Geophysical Engineering, retiring after 25 years. He then began a career with Frost National Bank as an Assistant Vice President in the credit department, retiring in 1977. He continued working as the family accountant for the Van A. Petty Estate until well into his eighties. He was a member of the Masonic Perfect Union Lodge No. 10 and the San Antonio Chapter of the National Association of Accountants, having served one term as their president. Norman was a founding member of the University United Methodist Church formerly Woodlawn Methodist where he served on the Building and Finance committee, Board of Trustees and Administrative Board - Lifetime Steward. He was also a member of the Missions and Adult Education Council as well as Delegate to the Annual Conference. He was extremely proud of the Emmaus Walk Program and was one of the first to attend from University United Methodist Church. Norman truly loved his family, church and ranching at his place in Frio County. He is survived by his daughter, Louise K. Trainer and her husband Jerry of Bossier City, LA; son, Ronald D. Fritze and his wife Cheryl of San Antonio; grandsons, Bradley Smith, Randy Smith, Joe Stuever, Robert Stuever; great-grandchildren, Shelby and Ashley Stuever. He is also survived by his sisters, Gladys Fairburn of Fort Worth, TX, Lillie Mae Avertt of San Antonio; brother, Raymond Fritze of Pearsall, TX; as well as many nieces and nephews, a host of fine friends and his beloved cattle dog, "Wookie." The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the staff of Homewood Residence on DeZavala, St. Lukes Hospital, Dr. Kenneth Ciolli and Regent Care Center on Medical Dr. for the care and kindness shown to Norman. SERVICES Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 23, 2004 at University United Methodist Church, 5084 DeZavala Rd. with Rev. J. Michael Lowry officiating. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park North. Memorial contributions can be made to the University United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 5084 DeZavala Rd., San Antonio, TX 78249. Mission Park Funeral Chapels North.

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Norman William Fritze

February 11, 1913 - September 19, 2004