Obituaries

Grant P. Fritz, 77, of Danville, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and beloved dog Bucky Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at his residence. He was born October 5, 1946, in Bloomsburg, PA, the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Nungesser) Fritz.

Grant graduated from Danville High School, Class of 1964.

He served his country with honor in the United States Army from 1966-1967. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam war.

He was married to his devoted wife of 20 years, Kay I. (Middleton) Fritz. They were married on August 16, 2003.

Grant was employed and retired from SCI Coal, Township.

Grant was a volunteer for Hunts for Healing, Laceyville, PA and Hunt of a Lifetime, Erie PA for over 20 yrs.

He was the current Commander of the Danville American Legion Post 40 and Post 40 Honor Guard, The Bloomsburg Moose and South Side Fire Company.

Grant was an avid hunter and fisherman who also enjoyed racing, card games, and trips to the cabin. He will be remembered for his pig roast and volunteer work. His greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his grandkids / family and helping others.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children; Matthew Temple of Turbotville, PA; Jeffrey Temple and his wife Ashley of Danville, PA, Rebecca Reedy and her husband Thomas of New Baden, IL as well as two brothers; David Fritz and his wife Lisa of Danville, PA, Ed Fritz of Danville, PA and one sister; Linda Francis and her husband Randy of Milton, PA. Grant is also survived by 11 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Grant was preceded in death by three brothers; Doug Fritz, Denny Fritz and Gary Fritz as well as one sister; LeAnn Ulrick.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a walk-through visitation on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 09:00am-12:00pm at Visneski Funeral Home, Inc., 42 W. Mahoning St., Danville, PA 17821.

The family will provide flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Danville American Legion Post 40, 425 Northumberland St., Danville, PA 17821 or The Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation, PO Box 241, Harborcreek, PA 16421 or online at Donations | Hunt Of A Lifetime.

Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski Funeral Home, Inc 42 West Mahoning Street Danville PA 17821. www.visneski.com.