Donald Emery Fritsch
January 07, 1944 - May 29, 2023
Obituary
MADISON - Donald “Don” Fritsch, age 79, of Madison, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Oak Park Place. He was born on Jan. 7, 1944, in Madison, the son of Emery and Fama (Terens) Fritsch.
Don graduated from Madison East High School in 1962. He worked as a steam fitter for Local No. 394 for 45 years. Don enjoyed playing many sports, including football, softball, baseball and tennis. He also enjoyed fishing and golfing and was a part of the Madison Mustangs in the 1960s.
Donald is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet Fritsch of McFarland; his children, Christine Fritsch of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Steven Fritsch of Goleta, Calif.; his twin brother, David (Carol) Fritsch of Monona; sisters-in-law, Doris Fritsch of Sussex, and Kathleen (Clyde) of Waunakee; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his older brother, Ronald.
A private family celebration will be held.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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