Frederick "Fritz" C. Bienz

Frederick C. “Fritz” Bienz, 85, of Ossian, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

He was born on December 20, 1934 in Adams County, Indiana, the son of the late Erwin C. Bienz and the late Emilie (Bulmahn) Bienz. Fritz was united in marriage to Ruth A. Busse on March 4, 1956 at Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur.

He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian, Indiana where he sang in the church choir and also the Lutheran Chorale.

He was a 1953 graduate of Monmouth High School and retired from Peter Eckrich Meats with over 30 years of service. He was also employed by Roembke Manufacturing in Ossian for ten years.

He was in the Indiana Air National Guard for 8 years and served with the 122 ^nd Fighter Wing.

He enjoyed playing cards and bowling. In his younger years he played in the church softball league and in the Adams County horseshoe league.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Ruth Bienz of Ossian, Indiana; three sons, David (Mary Beth) Bienz, Steven (Susan) Bienz, and Brian (Lana) Bienz all of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two brothers, Leland (Phyllis) Bienz of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Elgene (Pam) Bienz of Decatur , Indiana; sister, Florence Moser of Decatur, Indiana; 10 grandchildren, Laura Bienz, Jeff Bienz, Alex Bienz, Kate Werling, Michael Bienz, Emilie (Russell) Baumann, Clinton (Gwen) Bienz, James Bienz, Erin Bienz, and Sierra Bienz; and one great-grandchild, Elijah Bienz.

Fritz was preceded in death by two brothers, Gilbert and Kenneth Bienz.

Due to COVID Concerns, private family services and visitation will be held. Burial will be at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in Ossian.

Preferred memorials can be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Worship Anew.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana