Frederick Lau, 92, of Curtice, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 6, 2020. Fritz was born in Curtice, Ohio on December 14, 1927 to Ferdinand and Emma (Zable) Lau. On July 17, 1947, he married his beloved wife and lifelong dance partner, Virginia Zunk. Mr. Lau was a lifelong farmer and worked as a dock supervisor for Duff Truck Line for 25 years, retiring in 1984. He served the citizens of Allen Township as Clerk and Trustee for 32 years and was a member of the Allen Township Fire Department for 58 years. His memberships included: Ottawa County Clerk & Trustee Association, Toledo United Swiss, GBU, Maumee Elks, and St. John Lutheran Church, Williston. Fritz was an avid golfer and loved ballroom dancing with his wife, Virginia.
Fritz is survived by his children, Brenda (Bill) Hart and Scott (Kristi) Lau; grandchildren, Carrie (Gregg) Howard, Eric (Colleen) Hart, and Justin (Shelby) Lau; and great-granddaughter, Hadley Grace Howard. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia; and siblings, Adrian, Herman, Violet, Elwood, and William.
The family will receive friends at St. John Lutheran Church, 21140 West Toledo Street, Williston on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment: Williston Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church or Allen Clay Joint Fire District Station #34. Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home.