Wendy K. Fritzel, 68, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, Feb. 22, with her daughters, granddaughters, sister and great-grandson by her side.
She was born in Ogden, Utah, to Evaline Keyes and Bud Edison Lee. They moved to Evanston in 1967; there she met the love of her life, her soulmate of 50 years, Tony Fritzel, after a squirt gun water fight. They were married on Dec. 20, 1969.
She loved spending time with her family. She was the “neighborhood mom” and took in many of her children’s friends. She worked side by side with Tony at T&W Auto (established in 1983) as a woman mechanic, secretary and owned another business, Wendy’s Tax Service (established in 1980).
She enjoyed camping, traveling, collecting dolls, owls, baking, sewing and so much more. She was a jack of all trades. She loved helping any and every one she came across in need. She’d give the shirt off her back.
Wendy is survived by her three daughters, Terresa (George) Cook, Toni Fritzel (Lon Evans) and Angela (Brett) Vohs; along with her seven bonus children, Wendy Kay, Rhonda, Robin, Pauline, Mike, Don and Cindy Jo. She has two brothers, Harry and Jesse; and five sisters, Evaline, Louisa, Pixie, Trixie and Shirley.
She is preceded in death by her soulmate of 50 years, Tony Fritzel; a daughter, Jerri Moak; a bonus son, Russ; her parents, brothers and a great-grandson.
She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and clients.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fritzel family to offset medical expenses.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 2, at the Aspen Church, 40 Agape Way, in Evanston.
