Mankato Daily Free Press Sept.17, 1915

ONCE ST.CLAIR LADY DIED AT WALDORF
Mrs. Albert Fritchie was patient sufferer; Death came as relief

Minnesota Lake Tribune: Mrs. Albert Fritche died at her home two miles south of Waldorf at five o'clock Saturday evening September 11. Death was due to dropsy and heart trouble from which deceased had suffered for several years. She failed gradually but was able to be up and around
until a few weeks ago.
Whilhelmina Kelling was born July 7, 1852 in Stargard Pomerani, Germany. She came to America in 1873 and came directly to St. Clair where she was married in the same year to Albert Fritche. Later they made their home south of Waldorf where they continued to reside. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fritche, all of them with the husband
and father survive. They are Mrs. Herman Jeddeloh, and Henry, Charles a Robert Fritche all of Ogilvie, Mrs. Frank Klinger, Mrs. Helmer Christensen, Mrs. Otto Shoemaker and Mrs. William Shoemaker who resides near Waldorf, and Herman and Albert who are at home.
Mrs, Fritche was a devout member of the German Evangelical church. After a long, busy and useful life she died as she lived. She reared her own monument while she lived in the hearts of all who knew her. Her life was completed if work well done continues completion. Her Christian life was beautiful from its beginning to its close, and though the adversity and sorrows that she met on the way, her faith in god never wavered. None
ever entered her home without a warm welcome nor left without feeling the warmth of genuine hospitality.
Disease did not destroy the charm of a kind indulgent disposition, but she was ever the same, rejoicing in the success of others and consoling them in times of distress.
Funeral services were held from Zoars evangelical church in Vivian Township Tuesday afternoon. Remains were laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church.