Fredrick D. "Fritz" Justinger, 78, of Defiance, passed away on  Saturday, January 3, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born on April 17, 1936 to Nicholas and Lois (English) Justinger in Defiance, Ohio. Fredrick worked as a Machinist for SK Hand Tool for 44 years, retiring in 2000. On October 3, 1955 he married Betty (AuFrance) Justinger, who proceeded him in death on December 29, 1980.

Fredrick was a member of the Fox Club in Junction, F.O.E.#372, Moose #2094, and he was a social member of the VFW Post #3360 and  AmVets #191. He liked to play cards and go to the casinos. He loved watching TV, especially Nascar. He also enjoyed having coffee with friends at the local clubs.

Fredrick is survived by his son, Thomas R. (Rose) Justinger of Lapu-Lapu, Phillipines, daughters; Becky J. (Al) Brown of Defiance, Brenda K. (Keith Miller) Justinger of Jackson, Florida, Mary A. (Floyd) Richmond of Opelika, Alabama, 9 Grandchildren, 23 Great-grandchildren, sisters; Joan (Bud) Sailer of Sherwood, and LouAnn (Vince) Waldron of Huntington, West Virginia, and brother, Gary (Sheila) Justinger of Defiance.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Lois Justinger, and his wife Betty Justinger.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance, Ohio, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 9, 2015, with Pastor Chuck Schmunk officiating. Burial will take place at Riverview Memory Gardens.

The family requests memorials be directed to the CHP Hospice Inpatient Center of Defiance, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.