Raymond E. Fritz, 68 of Gillespie, died at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born on May 6, 1952, to Emil G. Fritz and Beatrice B. (Hooper) Fritz.
He married Donna M. (Easton) Fritz on October 17, 1971, in Gillespie. He worked as maintenance for the City of Gillespie.
He is survived by his spouse, Donna Fritz of Gillespie; son, David Fritz of Gillespie; grandchildren, Samantha Fritz of Gillespie and Blaine Fritz of Gillespie; great-grandchild, Nico Cox; and brother, Charles Fritz of Chatham.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Karry Fritz; brother, James Thomas Fritz; and sister, Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Harrison.
No public services will be held. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.