Dorothy Mae Fritz, 96, of Dubuque, died Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

There will be a private family funeral service Friday at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory.  Burial in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.

Dorothy was born May 28, 1927, in Lancaster, WI, the daughter of Charles and Bertha Losch Plautz. On September 10, 1949, she married Harold Alvin Fritz in Lancaster, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death in 2005.

Dorothy worked in the housekeeping department at Loras College.  Dorothy especially loved baking, watching Nascar, as well as the news and playing slot machines. Dorothy’s family gave her much joy.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids.  She adored her cat Maybelle.

Survivors include one daughter, Sandra “Sandy” Jean Schult of Asbury; one son, Ronald Fritz of Dubuque; grandchildren, Stephen (Katie) Schult, Krystal (Nate) Byers, Riley (Ally) Fritz; great grandchildren, Brody, Kaden, Elise, Riggs; several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and three sisters.

The family would like to thank the Finley ER and 5th floor staff, Meals On Wheels volunteers, Diane Asmussen, Robin Leik, Chaplain Ethan and Pastor Jason Davis.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Dorothy’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.