Daniel Lee Fritz Sr., age 56, of Maple Lake died on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at North Memorial Medical Center.

Memorial Services will be held 7:00 pm Monday, February 2, 2015 at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Maple Lake with Rev. Del Spitzer officiating. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm Monday evening at the church.

Daniel Lee Fritz Sr. was born July 31, 1958 to George Fritz Sr. and Mary (Duncan) Flynn. On September 4, 1982 Daniel was united in marriage to Carol Lee Danielsen in Burnsville, MN.  Dan will be remembered as a unique individual with a wonderful sense of humor and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was known to have a wonderful smile and his laughter was contagious. Dan was welcoming of everyone, and always made sure everyone felt included and well fed.

Daniel is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carol of Maple Lake; children, Daniel II (Andria) Fritz of Waite Park, Miranda Fritz of Madison, WI, and Michael Fritz of Minneapolis; grandchild, Brycen Johnson; many siblings; and other family and friends. Daniel is preceded in death by his mother, Mary.

Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Maple Lake.