Fritz, Anna (Mrs. Bert) 1886-1934

FRITZ, BERTRAM

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 12/20/2016 at 09:50:18

Source: Hawarden Independent (1-18-1934)

Born: January 23, 1886
Died: January 13, 1934

ACCIDENT FATAL TO MRS. BERT FRITZ

Ireton and community was thrown into sorrow when it was learned Saturday morning that Mrs. Bert Fritz, who was seriously injured at her home a few days before and rushed to the Sacred Heart Hospital in Le Mars, had passed from this earth to her eternal home. Although it was known from the first that her chance of recovery was almost an impossibility yet her dear ones and friends hoped that some way, a way would be found. Spending almost her entire life in Sioux County and in this neighborhood, she was known and loved by all. The beautiful home which she and her husband planned and for many years enjoyed together will never seem the same again. Her quiet demeanor, her ideals, her character, her devotion to her husband and others were so outstanding that all felt the atmosphere she breathed. Mrs. Fritz was known for her Christian life, calm, steadfast and true and she will be missed by all who knew her.

For sometime before her marriage to Mr. Fritz she was in charge of the dry goods department of the E.W. Black Store where she made many friends. Her home was a place of beauty made so by busy hands. She was known far and wide as an expert poultry woman, her flocks of Silver Laced Wyandottes were of the best and always a large demand for them. The writer, who was privileged to carry their mail practically all the years of their married life, except the last six months, will retain only fond memories of the departed because of the kind and always helpful attitude of the deceased.

Mrs. Anna Fritz, nee Bertram, was born January 23, 1886, in Kettwig on the Rhine, Germany. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bertram. When the deceased was one year of age the Bertram family immigrated to America. They first made a brief stop at Guttenberg, Iowa, and then came directly to Sioux County in the year 1881, Sioux County remained the home county of Mrs. Fritz the rest of her life. On April 20, 1910, she was united in marriage with B.W. Fritz. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz were an ideally happy couple. While about her household duties she fell down the basement steps. Her injuries were very serious which she, too, realized. She made ready for a happy Christian departure at 2:50 Saturday morning, January 13th. She peacefully passed away only to join her loving ones in the blessed eternal home above to which her mother and a brother had preceded her only last year.

Short funeral services were held from the home, south of town, and from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of which she hd been a constant member, at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon. It was one of the largest funerals of sorrowing relatives and friends and neighbors and the church could not accommodate all who came to pay their last respect and tribute. Mrs. Fritz had made funeral plans in particular, choosing friends to sing and Reverend R.J. Torgler to officiate.

Mrs. Fritz leaves to mourn her early passing her sorrowing husband, one sister, Mrs. Herman Witt of Hawarden, three brothers, Fred Bertram of Ireton, Ernest Bertram of Hartley and William Bertram of Le Mars. She also leaves three brothers-in-law. Five sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and a large number of other relatives besides a host of friends. Mr. Fritz has the sympathy of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the entire community in his bereavement.