Frederick Charles Gench

Fritz's life began on June 1, 1927 in Benton Harbor, the son of Albert and Emma (Schuck) Gench. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II as part of the occupying forces in Japan. Fritz was a life long farmer in both Cassopolis and in Stevensville. His loving family includes a brother Arthur Gench of St. Joseph, nieces and nephews Bill (Diana) Grabemeyer of Sister Lakes, Don ( Donna) Grabemeyer of Sister Lakes, Dave ( Peggy) Grabemeyer of Sister Lakes, Kathy (Kurt) Lundberg of CA, Sue ( Angelo) Grande' of CA, Lori Eisbrenner of TX, Denise Eisbrenner of Grand Rapids, Marie Eisbrenner of Watervliet, Christine (Jason ) Roland of Watervliet, Kim Cobble of IN and Robin (Joe) Ross of Kalamazoo, many great nieces and nephews and his caring and watchful caregivers the Dussell Family of Cassopolis. Fritz passed away at his home on Tuesday April 20, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Harry Gench, and sisters Doris Grabemeyer and Ruthie Eisbrenner. His family will gather with friends on Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at Yazel & Clark Chapel where his funeral service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. led by Pastor Rob Lowe of the Federated Covenant Church. He will be laid to rest in North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Cass County Council on Aging. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Fritz at www.yazel-clark.com.