Obituary for Fritz August Prasse, Jr.
Fritz August Prasse, Jr. age 89, of Emporia, VA, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center. Born in Greensville County on March 1, 1936, to Fritz August Prasse, Sr., and Mary Lee Powell Prasse on their farm at James River Junction in Greensville County.
Fritz is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Gloria Jacqueline Batten Prasse, who was his high school sweetheart. Also, daughter Susan Anne, granddaughter Katherine Blair, great- grandchildren, Charles Chase and Josie Belle, who were blessed to have such a great Popa.
Fritz was a hard worker with a servant heart. He started working at Sash and Door in 1957 purchasing the business in 1985 until his retirement. He loved the challenge of solving problems and helping others. He could fix just about everything and as Katherine stated at age 4, “nothing is broken, until Popa says it is broken.”
A lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church, he was a truly special person who asked for little and gave everything. He always said if you were blessed to be able to help someone out, help them as you are helping yourself far more than you might realize.
The family would like to thank the Physicians and Nurses at Bon Secours for the compassionate care they provided.
Services will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church, 310 North Main St., Emporia, VA at 2pm with a reception immediately following in the Social Hall.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to Calvary Baptist Church.
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Service
Wednesday
25
Jun
2:00 PM
Calvary Baptist Church
310 North Main Street
Emporia, VA 23847
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