FRITTS, Edward W. 'Ed' 1891 - 1972

FRITTS, PETERS, METZ, WOOLSEY

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/8/2022 at 16:06:17

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Monday, March 27, 1972
Front Page, Column 6

Rites Tuesday For Ed FRITTS, Former Mayor

Edward W. "Ed" FRITTS, former mayor of Fairfield and former longtime businessman in the community, died Sunday morning at the Jefferson County Hospital where he had been a patient the past 6½ days. He had been in failing health the past several years.

Last rites will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Weston Behner Funeral Home with the Rev. Wilson Hyde in charge. Masonic rites will be conducted at the grave in Evergreen Cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. FRITTS and family moved to Fairfield July 15, 1936, and he joined in partnership with John Auckland in the oil business.

FRITTS later bought out Auckland and the firm became known as the Fritts Oil Co. and is located on the southwest corner of the square. Ed FRITTS retired in 1957 and sold the oil company and auto parts business to his son, John, who now operates the firm.

Mr. FRITTS was elected mayor of Fairfield in 1943, and re-elected in 1945, serving two complete terms.

Edward W. FRITTS, 80, was born July 4, 1891, in Sheffield, Ill., the son of James W. and Portia Jane PETERS FRITTS. He was married to Ruth M. METZ Sept. 24, 1913. The family home is at 309 W. Kirkwood.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Clinton Lodge AF and AM; and he was a past watchman of Shepherds for White Shrine.

In addition to his widow, he is survived by one son, John E. FRITTS, and a daughter, Luella R. WOOLSEY, both of Fairfield; along with seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

FRITTS was preceded in death by two brothers and one granddaughter.

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"The Fairfield, Ia. Ledger"
Friday, March 31, 1972
Page 6, Column 6

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our thanks to Dr. Castell, the Nursing staff and all employess of the Jefferson County Hospital for the excellent care that was given to our loved one. To Rev. Hyde for the comforting words of his service and prayers, to Harley Holmes for the graveside Masonic rites, to the many friends and neighbors who expressed their sympathy with cards, flowers, calls and food. Their many acts of kindness will never be forgotten.

The Family of Edward W. FRITTS

(same publication and page, but Column 7 -- )

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In The District Court Of The State Of Iowa In And For Jefferson County

In The Matter Of The Estate Of E. W. FRITTS, Deceased.

To All Persons Interested In The Estate of E. W. FRITTS, Deceased:

You are hereby notified that on the 29th day of March, 1972, the last will and testament of E. W. FRITTS, deceased, bearing date of the 31st day of December, 1956, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Ruth M. FRITTS was appointed executor of said estate.

Notice is further given that any action to set aside said Will must be brought in the district court of said county within one year from the date of the second publication of this notice, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against said estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance; and unless so filed within six months from the second publication of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) such claim shall thereafter be forever barred.

Dated this 29th day of March, 1972.

Ruth M. FRITTS
Executor of said Estate
309 West Kirkwood
Fairfield, Iowa 52556

Booker Smith
Attorney for said Executor
Savings & Loan Bldg.,
Fairfield, Iowa

Date of second publication
7 day of April, 1972
March 31, April 7

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*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: Buried in Lot 4th.054. Wife Ruth died in 1976 and was buried with him.