Kenneth Leroy Fritsche Jr

Kenneth "Ken" Leroy Fritsche Jr

Age 79 of Stillwater, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth Sr. and ArmaJane.

Ken is survived by wife of 57 years Carol (nee Birch); sons Ken (Michele) and Cory (Chrisy); Grandchildren Melissa, Tyler, Noah, and Luke Miller; sibling Robert (Cynthia), Craig, Keith, Kevin, Bill (Carrie) Cote, Pam (John) Farley, and Emilly (Scott) Anderson; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Ken served in the US Navy from 1965 to 1968. He was a member of the Stillwater American Legion for 45 years, a member of Voiture 40 & 8 for 38 years, and he drove a school bus for Stillwater Area Schools for 15 years.

A gathering to celebrate Ken's life will take place at Bradshaw, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd, Stillwater on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 from 10am - 12pm.