Alvin Edward Fritz, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014. Services will be held at 10 o’clock this morning (Nov. 14) at the First United Methodist Church in Winslow. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Desert View Cemetery in Winslow.
He was born on June 26, 1933, to Eddie and Hester Fritz.
Survivors include three sons, Kevin (Betty), Bill (Nora) and Eddie (Diane); four grandchildren, Michael, Thomas, Andrew and Katie, and many wonderful extended family members.
He was preceded in death this May by his wife of 56 years, Markette.
Alvin graduated from Clifton High School, Arizona State University (B.A.) and Northern Arizona University (M.A.).
He served four years in the U.S. Navy between high school and college.
Alvin taught math at Winslow High School from 1961 to 1990 (always a Bulldog!) and for many years at Northland Pioneer College. He also worked many summers for the U.S. Forest Service as a tanker operator and at the airport slurry base.
He enjoyed teaching and coaching, and took great interest in his students. He loved the outdoors, sports, time with family, and sharing conversation and humor with friends. Until physically unable the past few years, he could be found annually at the Doc Wright wrestling tournament.
After more than 50 years in Winslow, Alvin lived the last year and a half at the Peaks in Flagstaff.
Donations on his behalf can be made to First United Methodist Church, 101 E. Hillview St., Winslow, Ariz. 86047.
Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow was in charge of the arrangements.
