Hazen Fritz

Biography

Hazen D. Fritz, 94, of Pigeon, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Country Bay Village in Pigeon. Hazen was born June 10, 1928 to the late John and Agnes (Schultz) Fritz. Hazen attended the Winsor School and Pigeon High School. Hazen worked for Michigan Sugar Co and farmed the family farm until retirement. On May 13, 1950 Hazen married Marilyn L. Zarnke; Marilyn preceded him in death on May 27, 1973. Together they had five children: Denise (Harold Kropp) Munoz of Pigeon, Dennis (Jean) Fritz of Pigeon, Randall (Ev) Fritz of Sebewaing, Connie (Terry) Damm of Pigeon and Sherri (David) Kraft of Pigeon; grandchildren Tera (Randy Chambers) Havard, Joel (Janna) Fritz, Christopher Munoz, Michael Munoz, Brian (Robyn) Fritz, Jeff (Brandi) Fritz, Kami (Jeff) Elenbaum, Ryan (Beth) Damm, Kelly (Alain) Ganamet, Alissa (Dan) Kraft, Stephanie (Allan) McLean, and Matthew (Stephanie) Kraft; 21 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. On March 30, 1974, Hazen married Arlene Brunni at his home in Sebewaing; she preceded him in death November 1, 2015. Step children, James Brunni of Arizona, Mary (James) Granelli of California, Betty (Greg) Brunni of Pigeon, Barbara (Mark) Kellerman of Pigeon, and Bill (Son Mi) Brunni of Arizona; step grandchildren: Carl Brunni, Jeff (Coleen) Brunni, Nate Schweitzer, Kim (Steve) Klein, Janelle (Rahila) Krohn, Suzie Krohn, Steven Brunni, Jonathan Brunni, Matthew (Michelle) and Alexander (Sarah); and 8 step great-grandchildren. Hazen enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers, and going on crop tours. His favorite pastime was visiting with people and spending time with his family. Hazen is preceded in death by siblings Milton Fritz, Keith Fritz, and Ilene Holland and step-daughter Carrie Brunni. A memorial service will be 2:00pm Monday, January 2, 2023 at Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. Glenn Sokolowski officiating. Visitation will be 11:00am until the time of the service at 2:00pm Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers those wishing to give a memorial may consider the Cross Lutheran Church.

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