Obit: Meyer, Frederick A. “Fritz” (1942 – 2023)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Meyer, Fauske, Burr, Klund

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 08 Mar 2023

Meyer, Frederick A. “Fritz” (28 Jul 1942 – 4 Mar 2023)

Frederick “Fritz” Anthony Meyer, 80, Hudson, died on March 4, 2023. Frederick was born in Auburndale, on July 28, 1942, to Alfred and Odelia (Burr) Meyer. He graduated from Loyal High School in 1960, and UW-River Falls in 1969. On Aug. 5, 1967, he married Judy Fauske.

Fritz was a long-time member at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hudson.

Fritz never knew a stranger. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and make them quickly feel like a long-time friend. He was often found spending time with his wide circle of friends either playing cards or golfing. These weekly times were always filled with laughs and maybe a little beer.

Fritz loved watching sports. Whether it was Hudson athletics, Badgers, Brewers, or Packers, Fritz was usually wearing one of his beloved teams’ logos. He was active in the Hudson Booster Club, where he served as president. He also coached his sons in basketball and baseball.

Fritz will be remembered as a handy person who could figure out how to fix anything. His ability to build or mend something earned him the nickname “The Specialist.”

Throughout his lifetime, Fritz saw the world and experienced different places. It began when he served in the Army in Germany. He also traveled to Maui, Germany, Disney World, Branson, Scotland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden on family vacations.

Trips to Packer games at Lambeau and across the country, as well as the annual “Catfish Crew” trips to Madison for the Boys State High School Basketball Tournament were favorite traditions.

Fritz is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy, and their children: Stacy (Kirk) Klund, Mark (Jonay) Meyer, Jay (Shelli) Meyer, Chip (Melissa) Meyer; eight grandchildren; siblings: Sister Virdean Meyer, Rich (Judy), Larry (Virginia), Allen (Diane), Danny, Randy (Pam), and Bob (Coni); sister-in-law: Judy Meyer; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Odelia Meyer; brother, Ronnie Meyer; and sister-in-law, Diane Meyer.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-noon with the Mass of Christian Burial at noon, on Saturday, March 11, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hudson. The service will be livestreamed.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to a charity of your choice. O’Connell Family Funeral Homes, Hudson, is assisting the family with arrangements.