Samuel Dean Fritts
1961 - 2020
Samuel Dean Fritts, 59, of Newton,
Kansas died on December 10, 2020 at his home in Asbury Park, Newton,
Kansas.
He was born February 13, 1961, in
Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Tommie "J" & Iris Nadine
(Smith) Fritts (Waltman).
Sam at age of 4 had an illness that
required other people to take care of him. He lived at home with his
parents until his adult life. He really enjoyed being around family
and eating his favorite foods listening to music and watching some
television shows. He enjoyed summer camp for the handicap where he
had an opportunity to try different things. He enjoyed being outside
going on strolls in his wheelchair. In his adult life he moved to KNI
in Topeka for several years & made lots of friends. He then moved
back to Newton & had a home at Rescare & his last 5 years he
made a home at Asbury Park where he continued to make friends on his
journey.
Sam is survived by his sister, Nadine
(Barry) Barber, step-sister, Teri (Jost) Young, step-brothers, Mark
Jost, Toto (Leo) Jost, Donald Jost, many nephews and nieces and great
nephews and great nieces.
Sam was preceded in death by his dad,
Tommie "J" Fritts, his mother, Iris Nadine (Smith) Waltman,
his brother, Tommie "J" Fritts ll, his step-brothers Chris
Jost & John Jost, and Step-Mother Bonnie Fritts.
There will be a visitation on
Wednesday, December 16 from 5 to 8 on at Petersen Funeral Home in
Newton, Ks. Followed by a small graveside service which we be held at
Restlawn Cemetery on Thursday, December 17 at 2 pm with Pastor Mark
Hoover presiding.
