Jerry L. Fritsch, 66, of 436 N. 4th St., Columbia, passed into Heaven on Friday, March 20 ^th after a long illness.

He was the husband of Dawn M. Ross Fritsch, with whom he had been married for 30 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Francis and Alice P. Rambo Fritsch.

Jerry had worked for Armstrong at the Marietta Silling Plant for 29 years until retiring in 2007.

Jerry enjoyed fishing, loved to eat crabs, enjoyed watching television, riding motorcycles, and was known for his whistling and singing.

He was of the Catholic faith.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 6 children: Sheila Fritsch of Columbia, Joey Fritsch of Manheim, Shelly Fritsch of Manheim, Sherry Fritsch of Lititz, Bill married to Tammy Fritsch of York and Tim Fritsch of York; his 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and by his 6 siblings: Patricia  married to George Rehm of Lancaster, Rose married to Barry Fryer of Lancaster, Judy  married to John Scalera of Lancaster, Charles Fritsch of Lancaster, James married to Daryl Fritsch of York, and William married to Sylvia Fritsch of Lancaster. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jerry Moyer, and his brother, Francis "Skip" Fritsch.

Friends will be received on Wednesday from 10-1130AM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA with the funeral service to follow at 1130AM. Interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Jerry's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.