C. LaRue Fritz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

C. LaRue Fritz, 76, of Butler, PA, died at 7:36 PM on Monday, August 28, 2006 at his residence. He was born Friday, April 4, 1930 in Benton, PA. He was the son of the late Clyde and Annabell Bachman Fritz. He was a member of Rails to Trails, loved roller blading, reading, poetry, identifying wild flowers, and cross country skiing. He was a dedicated fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers, Penquins and "Penn State" football. LaRue graduated from Penn State University in 1952 and from Faith Theological Seminary in 1955. His ministry was a lifelong commitment. In 1958, he established the Rocky Springs Church in Harrisville, PA and in 1963, he started the Slate Lick Church. He belonged to the auxiliary of the United States Air Force. LaRue was the founder and former president of the Armstrong Amateur Hockey League and the Publisher of the Armstrong Newsletter. He retired in March 2006 as the Director of education and training for Armstrong Cable after 24 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Margaret "Peggy" L. Fritz whom he married August 26, 1987; daughter, Mrs. Mark (Debbie) Snyder of the state of Indiana; stepdaughter, Mrs. Brandon (LuAnn) Znosko of Butler; stepson and his wife, Rick & Terri Weir of Butler; 7 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Mahlon Fritz and Jerry Fritz, both of Benton, PA. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Evelyn Knorr Fritz, his parents, 1 sister, and 2 brothers. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 on Thursday, Aug.31, 2006 at the Young Funeral Home, Ltd., Butler, PA. Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 10 AM with Rev. Clark Sawyer of Hill United Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Greenlawn Burial Estates. Contributions may be made online to www.railstotrails.org or by phone at 1-866-202-9788 Information available at www.youngfuneralhomes.com