Frederick ‘Fritz’ C. Dowling

April 19, 1930 – Sept. 2, 2010


Frederick “Fritz” C. Dowling, 80, of Waukesha, passed away in the afternoon hours of Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. He was surrounded by family.

Fritz was born in Waukesha on April 19, 1930, a son of the late Paul and Augusta (Yopps) Dowling. He attended local schools and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was married to Patricia “Patty” (Furrer) in 1950 and together they raised four children. Fritz was employed as a lab technician for International Harvester and was proud to have worked for the company for more than 45 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and also enjoyed tending to his garden and canning. He loved anything outdoors and especially enjoyed attending annual air shows with his son. He will be sadly missed.
Fritz is survived by his loving wife of more than 60 years, Patty of Waukesha; and his children, Susan (David) Krug of Florida, Paula Turk and Terri (Jeff) Schoenecker, all of Waukesha, and Fred Dowling of Oconomowoc. He will also be remembered by his grandchildren, Jason and Joel Krug and Lindsay Turk; as well as by his great-granddaughter, Stella Rose Krug; and nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188.

Private entombment will be in Prairie Home Cemetery.

Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, Cremation and Pre-Planning Services is serving the family. For further information, please call 542-6609, or for directions, an online obituary or to leave a condolence, please visit www.waukeshasfuneralhome.com.