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Judy Fritz Obituary

Judy K. Fritz

Judy K. Fritz, 74, of Tiffin, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Elmwood at The Shawhan in Tiffin.

Judy was born March 11, 1950, in Bettsville to the late Clyde Zimmerman and Lois (Coppler) Smyser. She married Stanley Fritz in Burgoon August 10, 1974, and he survives in Tiffin.

Other survivors include her daughters, Ronda Gibson of Perrysburg and Kari (John) Brickner of Tiffin, two grandchildren, Bailey and Noah Gibson, and a brother, Lee Zimmerman of Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Judy was a homemaker who enjoyed her "bling bling" jewelry, her gnome collection, McDonalds coffee club and having her nails done. Judy mostly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Roger and Gary Zimmerman.

Visitation for Judy will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin. There will be a private family burial at Seneca Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to F.A.C.T.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Jan. 25, 2025.

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Joan and Roger Moyer

January 24, 2025

Kari, we are so sorry for you and your entire family´s loss.
Judy was a force of nature! She spoke her mind and used her wicked sense of humor to drive it home. I am so honored to know her. She will be missed.

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