A wonderful father, husband and friend has passed away. Fritz fought a valiant fight in his battle against polycystic kidney disease, but in the end his body said enough.

He will be missed by many and is survived by his loving wife Cheyenne, son Julius, daughter Kyra, sister Annette Maritz, and cousins Fritz Van Zyl and Elfrieda Klopper.

If you would like to make a donation in his memory here are a few options.

PKD foundation - an organization that assists with research to find a cure for polycystic kidney disease. Their website is:

https://pkdcure.org/what-is-pkd/

The National Kidney Foundation and American Kidney Fund - both great organizations assisting people with end-stage renal failure.

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/polycystic

https://www.kidneyfund.org/all-about-kidneys/types-kidney-diseases/polycystic-kidney-disease

Fritz loved wildlife and all animals and never said no when his wife brought yet another rescue cat home or adopted a dog. Donations to any animal rescue that is near and dear to your heart, or a wildlife preservation fund would also be appreciated.

We want to thank each and every one of you that have been a support and part of our lives.

Cheyenne, Julius, and Kyra Zerwick