Rose Mary Fritz of Lexington, MN

Rose Terese (Keinz) Fritz grew up one of fifteen children to Jacob and Mary Keinz in Mankato, MN. She married Julius (Doc) Fritz on May 28, 1927. They moved to St. Paul in 1936 and Rose ran a corner grocery store for several years. In 1946 they moved to Lexington, MN where she worked at the Co-op store and later at Applebaums and Festival Foods as a cashier. She lived in Lexington for 58 years and was active in the community including a member of the Lexington Fire Auxiliary. She was an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Rose enjoyed bowling and was on a league for many years. She also enjoyed crocheting, bingo, casino trips, fishing, and especially enjoyed the outdoors and caring for her yard and flowers.

Rose passed away peacefully on January 26, 2006 at the age of 95 years.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, and her husband Julius (Doc) Fritz.

Rose is survived by her daughter, Darlene Jones and husband George of Forest Lake, MN, her son David and wife Lois of Wahkon, MN; five grandchildren, Roseann Jones, Renae Jones, Scott Fritz, Julie (Fritz) Betti, and Bradley Fritz; and six great grandchildren, Kristin Jones, Sarah Fritz, Samuel Fritz, Matthew Fritz, Natalie Betti and Anthony Betti.

Funeral services for Rose will be held on January 30, 2006 at 11 AM in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, of Cirle Pines, MN  with visitation beginning one hour prior to service.   Interment will be held at Morningside Memorial Gardens.

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