Fritz

C. LaRue Fritz, 76, of Butler died at 7:36 p.m. Monday at his home.

Born April 4, 1930, in Benton, Pa., he was the son of Clyde and Annabell Bachman Fritz.

He was a member of Rails to Trails and loved inline skating, reading, poetry, identifying wild flowers and cross-country skiing. He was a dedicated fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and Penguins and Penn State football.

He graduated from Penn State University in 1952 and from the Faith Theological Seminary in 1955. His ministry was a lifelong commitment. In 1958, he established the Rocky Springs Church in Harrisville, and in 1963, he started the Slate Lick Church.

Mr. Fritz was the founder and former president of the Armstrong Amateur Hockey League and the publisher of the Armstrong Newsletter. He retired in March 2006 as the director of education and training for Armstrong Cable after 24 years.

He belonged to the of the Air Force Auxiliary.

Surviving are his wife, Margaret L. "Peggy" Fritz, whom he married Aug. 26, 1987; a daughter, Mrs. Mark (Debbie) Snyder of Indiana; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Brandon (LuAnn) Znosko of Butler; a stepson, Rick Weir of Butler, and seven grandchildren. He also is survived by two brothers, Mahlon and Jerry Fritz, both of Benton.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Knorr Fritz; a sister and two brothers.

<B>FRITZ</B> — Friends of C. LaRue Fritz, who died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the <B>Young Funeral Home</B>, 127 W. Jefferson St. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Clark Sawyer, pastor of Hill United Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Burial Estates, Mount ChestnutContributions may be made to Rails to Trails online at www.railstotrails.org or by telephone at 866-202-9788.Information also is available at www.youngfuneralhomes.com.