James 'Jim' Fritz

James (Jim) Fritz, 42, of Plymouth, IA, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at his home. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2011, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a scriptural wake service at 6:30 pm, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N Pennsylvania Ave. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 27, 2011, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N Adams, Mason City, IA. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Slepicka will celebrate the Mass. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the James Fritz memorial fund. Jim was the second of three children born to Bonnie (Hebel) and Joseph J. Fritz on February 12, 1969. He grew up on the family farm south of Plymouth, IA. At age 5 the family moved to a farm, east of NIACC. Jim graduated from Newman High School in 1987. His entire life was centered on farming. He loved the outdoors, planting and harvesting, working the land, repairing machinery and keeping busy. He was a perfectionist in everything he did. He was generous to a fault, always ready to help others in need. Jim farmed alongside of his father, Jerry and brother Jay until his death. On November 11, 2000, Jim married Julie Krull of Scarville at Holy Family Church in Mason City. His married life brought him back to the farm south of Plymouth. A daughter, Josie Jean was born on January 21, 2003. They divorced in 2007 and Jim moved to Plymouth. Jim was a loving son, brother and father. He loved his friends and his practical jokes often brought laughs and pleasures to others. He enjoyed stock car racing and going to NASCAR races. He also enjoyed snowmobiling and always recalled the trips to Wisconsin snowmobiling with his father-in-law, Keith and family and friends. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, making several trips to Sturgis, SD, and other scenic places with his sister Julie and brother-in-law Randy, and other motorcycle enthusiasts. Most of all, Jim enjoyed being with Josie. Those who have the love and privilege of being part of Jims life include his daughter, Josie Fritz, Plymouth; parents, Bonnie Fritz and Jerry Fritz, Mason City; sister, Julie (Randy) Olson and their children Kendall, Taylor a brother, Jay Fritz, Mason City; and many special friends, Danny Paul Shackleton, John & Becky Cottrel and Dean Mahlstedt. Grandparents, Clem and Myrl Hebel, Joe and Florence Fritz; Godparents Albert and Loretta Stanger preceded Jim in death.

Memorials:
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the James Fritz memorial fund

Cemetery:
Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery

Visitation:
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2011, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a scriptural wake service at 6:30 pm, at Major Erickson Funeral Home

Service:
A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 27, 2011, at Holy Family Catholic Church