Donald Richard Fritz, age 57, of Dearborn Heights, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

Beloved Husband of Sheila for 36 years.

Dearest Father of Jeffery Patanella, Donald Fritz III and Rachael Fritz.

Loving Grandfather of Nicholas Patanella, Isabella Patanella, Alexander Patanella, Connor Patanella, Alayna Butts and Eddrey Butts II.

Dear Son of Donald Fritz Sr. and Rose Anne Fritz.

Dear Brother of Allen (Janet) Fritz, Terry (Tammy) Fritz, Michael (Sandy) Fritz and the late Tracy Tolbert.

Donald loved his job as a truck driver and also enjoyed camping, fishing and amateur radio.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 3rd, from 1:00pm until 8:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 Telegraph Road, Taylor, Michigan.

Funeral Service will be at the funeral home on Thursday, February 4th, at 11:00am (Tentative)

The funeral home staff will politely assist with social gathering protocols to ensure public safety by limiting the number of visitors to 25 people or less at a time.  Masks are required to enter the funeral home.