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FRITZE -- Loretta C. Fritze, 90, of Loveland, CO, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 17, 2006. Loretta was born on April 19, 1916 in Albuquerque, NM to Edward H.F. and Emma Elizabeth (Krueger) Hackmann. Loretta was baptized, confirmed and married at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Albuquerque. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and was graduated from Albuquerque High School. Following one year at the University of New Mexico, Loretta worked at Hoch's 48th Star Mill as a bookkeeper to help with the family needs. Loretta married Rev. Edwin Fritze in Albuquerque, NM on August 28, 1940. Serving in the Lutheran ministry, they lived in David City, NE, Bakersfield and Merced, CA, Fort Wayne, IN and St. Louis, MO. Loretta moved to Loveland in 1975. Since a serious stroke in August, 2004, she has made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Jim Vogel. Loretta was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Loveland. She loved her Lord Jesus, studying His Word, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sewing, crocheting, and crossword puzzles. She had the gift of helping and was generous to all, a true friend to the friendless. Loretta is survived by three daughters: Kathryn Ware of Albuquerque, NM, Carol Oberaitis and husband, Michael, Lake Sherwood, MO, and Marilyn Vogel and husband, Jim of Loveland, CO; ten grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two brothers: E. Edward Hackmann and wife, Pauline of Rio Rancho, NM, and Paul Hackmann and wife, Jean of Orange, CA. Her parents, husband Rev. Edwin Fritze, and sisters, Gertrude Hackmann, Lillian Hackmann and Lois Lutkehus have preceded her to their heavenly home. Visitation will be at Kibbey Fishburn Funeral Home on Wednesday, 7 - 8 p.m. with Services on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. will also be at Kibbey Fishburn Funeral Home. Rev. Al Schroeder of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Rev. James Murphy of Faith Evangelical Church will officiate. Loretta's body will be laid to rest at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions to Immanuel Lutheran School Alumni and Friends Endowment Fund of Albuquerque, NM or The Lutheran Hour Radio Broadcast of St. Louis, MO. Either can be sent in care of Kibbey Fishburn Funeral Home, 1102 Lincoln Ave. Loveland, Colorado 80537. "Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." John 11:25 NIV
        Published on: Wed December 20, 2006