Elmer Fritch, Jr.

Elmer Leeroy Fritch, Jr., son of Elmer, Sr. and Lois Odle Fritch, was born on January 20, 1931 in Oilton, Oklahoma and departed this life on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 20 days. Elmer served his country proudly in Korea as a member of the United States Forces. He worked in construction for the State of Arkansas as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He leaves behind a legacy that includes his three sons and eleven grandchildren. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents: Elmer and Lois Fritch, wife: Nina Fritch and brother: R.L. Fritch. Surviving Elmer are his sons: Elmer Leeroy Fritch III and wife Dottie of Farmington, AR, Rick C. Fritch and wife Michelle of Westville, OK, Robert Shawn Smith of Prairie Grove, AR 11 grandchildren: Sheldon Sutherland, Travis Sutherland, Bradley Fritch, Hannah Fritch, Holly Fritch, Dalton Fritch, Heather Fritch, Shannon Dawn Smith, Rachel Kay Smith, Daniel Wade Leroy, Brendan Cole Smith brother: Calvin Fritch and wife Becky of Kennewick, WA sister: Wilma Fritch of Palermo, CA nephews: David Fritch, Robert Willard nieces: Joy Fritch and Dena Willard. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. No public services are planned at this time.