>From Greeley Tribune, 13 December 2012: Eileen Fritzler Nov. 27, 1925–Dec. 11, 2012 Age: 87 Residence: LaSalle Eileen Fritzler, 87, of LaSalle, died Dec. 11, 2012, at her home. Eileen was born Nov. 27, 1925, in Sharon Springs, Kan., to Hugo and Myrtle (Robeson) Lenz. Eileen came to Denver after graduating high school and worked for Gates Rubber Co. She married Edward Fritzler on March 18, 1945, in Sharon Springs, Kan. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Eileen and Ed farmed together for more than 65 years. They made their home on the family farm, south of LaSalle, for the past 57 years. Eileen was active in the Methodist church, in both Windsor and Platteville. She attended Greeley Wesleyan Church. She sold World Book Encyclopedias for more than 30 years. She was very active in school functions of all kinds, including sports, band and PTA. Eileen has worked on many projects for her kids and grandkids, and also made afghans and quilts for each one of them as wedding gifts. She loved to cook and bake for her whole family especially German food. With the help of her daughter, Eileen enjoyed canning and freezing foods. She loved her flower gardens and also had a special gift for making family and friends feel loved. Eileen is survived by her husband Ed; daughter, Cheryl Mitchell (Don) of Greeley; sons, Dean Fritzler (Gail) of Wray, Kenny Fritzler (Carol) of Vancouver, Wash., Steve Fritzler (Char) of Platteville, and Glen Fritzler (Pam) of LaSalle; sister, Frances Bolen of Thornton; brother, George Lenz (Betty) of Wray; 17 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kendra Fritzler; daughter of Kenny Fritzler; and one brother, Harold “Jack” Lenz. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Friday at Stoddard Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Journey Christian Church, 2332 27th St., Greeley. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northern Colorado or American Cancer Society in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 28th St., Greeley, CO, 80634. Please visit www.stoddardsunset.com to sign online guest book.