Donna J. (Monn) Fritze, 89, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 in her Ft. Wayne home.  Born July 27, 1931 in Ft. Wayne, IN (Waynedale), a daughter of Harry and Alma (Bade) Monn. Donna graduated from Elmhurst High School. She was united in marriage to Paul Fritze on October 15, 1955, and was a stay home mother for many years, then worked until her retirement at Lincoln National Life,  where she served  as Manager of Compensations and contracts. She was an active volunteer of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, serving as head of prayer chain, cooking and serving funeral meals, and helping with the annual rummage sale.  Donna especially enjoyed cooking for her family and serving her extended family in many ways. Her husband and children were her greatest joys.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Paul, daughter Lori and son Gregg, both of Ft. Wayne, and Gary (Tina) Fritz of Tucson, Arizona, sisters,  Janice Hitzmann and Harriet Stennfeld also of Ft. Wayne, and brother,  Dr. Larry (Debbie) Monn of Indianapolis;  several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Richard Monn, sister-in-law, Claudia Monn and her brother-in-law, Marvin Hitzemann. Per Donna's request there will be a private service, with no visitation. Burial at Covington Memorial Gardens cemetery 8408 Covington Rd. Preferred memorials to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church.

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