John Michael Fritz
January 20, 1949 - June 30, 2021
John Michael Fritz passed away unexpectedly on June 30th, 2021. He was born in Chicago and graduated from Prosser Vocation High School when he met and married his high school sweetheart, Donna. John was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from a long career at the Chicago Transit Authority. John was known for his sense of humor and larger-than-life personality. He was great at commanding a room through his storytelling. John loved driving and taking his Plymouth '68 Roadrunner to car shows throughout the years. He also enjoyed golfing, painting and spending his Illinois winters in Florida. John will be missed dearly by those who were lucky enough to know him. He is predeceased by his parents, John and Geraldine. John was a loving father, husband and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donna (nee Sroka); his children, John, Michael, Neal and Megan; his brother Daniel and his grandchildren, Joshua, Zachary, Genevieve, Elliot, Loretta and Imogen. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Ringa Funeral Home 122 S. Milwaukee Ave. Lake Villa, IL from 3:00 - 7:0 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Holy Name Cemetery in Wilmot, WI
John Michael Fritz passed away unexpectedly on June 30th, 2021. He was born in Chicago and graduated from Prosser Vocation High School when he met and married his high school sweetheart, Donna. John was a veteran of the United States Navy and... View Obituary & Service Information