Austin Richardson

Fritz

Austin Richardson Fritz passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2026 with his loving wife, Joyce, by his side.

He leaves behind his loving wife Joyce Marie Fritz, his son Eric Marshall (Sharon) Fritz, his four grandchildren Gabriella Hope Fritz, Graydon Marshall (Katelyn) Fritz, Gideon Wesley (Holly) Fritz, Geric Duncan Fritz. He has 2 great grandchildren, Callahan, Donnie and one on the way whose name is Wes. He had many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was pre-deceased by his first wife Saundra Lee (Joppie) Fritz, three sisters Aetna, Mary, Sharon and his brother Lawrence "Bud" Fritz, Jr.

He graduated from Saginaw High. He joined the Navy reserves at age 17. He served our country in the Vietnam war. He traveled the world 2 1/2 times. He crossed the equator 3 times and his favorite country was Greece. He also worked at Saginaw Steering Gear where he retired and then went on to work at Covenant as a valet and then volunteered there for five years. He loved helping people and was a very generous man.

Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Saginaw Valley Church of the Nazarene, 1815 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604, where the funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. officiated by Chaplain Terry Miles. Following the service, friends are invited to join the family for a luncheon at the church. Interment will take place in Roselawn Memorial Gardens at 3:00 p.m. with military honors to be conducted by American Legion #439 and the United States Navy.

Please share memories of Austin at the visitation and service or by visiting his obituary page at www.casefuneralhome.com.