Obituary Washington - Dale A. Fritz, 78, of Washington, died at 8:03 AM on Saturday December 14, 2013 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on September 15, 1935 in Barrett, MN to Otto and Sophie Froelich Fritz. He married Pat Lucas on April 21, 1979 in Washington. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters; Kay (Tim) Curley of Congerville, Brenda (Bennie) Dallas of Groveland, one step daughter Deborah Lucas of Washington and two stepsons; Geoffrey (Sherrie) Lucas and Michael (Samantha) Lucas both of Washington. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother and one granddaughter Ashley Dallas. He proudly served his country from 1957 to 1963 in the United States Army National Guard. He was past president of the Rotary and Kiwanis Club of Washington. He also served as Washington Alderman from 1965 to 1969. Dale managed Mathis Lumber from 1961 to 1970. For many years he was a real estate broker for Joos Realty and was the developer of the Chrisendale and Carriage Park subdivisions in Washington. He was also co-owner of Koehl Construction in Washington for several years. Dale was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Washington where he was very active as a past elder and on the church counsel. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. There will be a funeral service for Dale on Wednesday December 18, 2013 at 11 AM at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Washington. Pastor Tom Heren will officiate. There will be a visitation on Tuesday from 5-7 PM at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington as well as one half hour prior to the service at the church. Cremation rites will be accorded after the funeral and inurnment will take place at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton at a later date. Visitation DEC 18. 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Our Savior Lutheran Church 1209 Kingsbury Road Washington, Il, US Service DEC 18. 11:00 AM Our Savior Lutheran Church 1209 Kingsbury Road Washington, Il, US