Fritzler, Edward J., Aug. 4, 1923-May 19, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 23 May 2014 Age: 90 Residence: LaSalle Edward J. Fritzler, 90, of LaSalle, passed away on May 19, 2014, at home on the farm surrounded by his family. Ed was born on Aug. 4, 1923, to Jacob and Elizabeth (Stroman) Fritzler in Timnath, Colo. Ed grew up on his familys farm in Windsor, graduated from Windsor High School, and then attended Colorado University. A blind date led him to marry the love of his life, Eileen Lenz, on March 18, 1945, in Sharon Springs, Kan. She died on Dec. 11, 2012. Three months after their marriage, Ed was called to duty. He entered the Army in June 1945. He attained the rank of sergeant. After his honorable discharge in October 1946, he returned to farming in Severance and, in 1955, they moved to Gilcrest, where they farmed. He and his wife raised their five children and have called Gilcrest their home since. Ed was active in the community as a member of the Platteville Methodist Church Board, Re-1 School Board, Lions Club, Federal Land Bank Board, Western Mutual Ditch Board and Milliken Early Potato Association Board. Ed is survived by his four sons and one daughter, Dean (Gail) of Wray, Kenny (Carol) of Vancouver, Wash., Steve (Char) of Platteville, Glen (Pam) of LaSalle and Cheryl (Don) Mitchell of Greeley; two sisters, Wilma Hettinger of Craig and Betty Walker of Windsor; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and extended family members, Pi and Peace. He is also survived by many special nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded into Heaven by his parents; wife; and a granddaughter, Kendra Fritzler, daughter to Kenny Fritzler. Visitation will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2014, at Stoddard Funeral Home. A Celebration of Eds Life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at Journey Christian Church, 4754 31st St., Greeley. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northern Colorado, in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W. 28th St., Greeley, CO 80634. The Fritzler family feels extremely blessed and grateful for having such a wonderful and loving caregiving team