Obituary of Barbara Ann Fretz

Barbara Ann Fretz (nee' Gordon) of Sebastian, age 88, passed away in Rockledge, FL on September 9, 2022.

Barbara was born in Detroit, MI on February 3, 1934, resided in the metro Detroit area, and retired in 1997 to Vero Beach/Sebastian, FL.

Barbara was a former parishioner of Trinity Episcopal Church, Vero Beach, FL and current parishioner of St. Elizabeth Church, Sebastian, FL.

Active throughout her life; Barbara enjoyed dancing, cards, bowling, and especially golf. She was a 20 year member of Burning Tree Country Club in Macomb County, MI.

Barbara was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years William O. Fretz, II, daughter Barbara Jean Fretz, sister Beverly Gordon Sparks, and parents Aubrey and Isabella (nee' Pullar) Gordon.

Barbara is survived by her children: William O. Fretz, III (Valerie), Gordon Fretz (Eileen), Michele Colangeli (Michael), Dawn Marr (Michael); grandchildren Kelly Willey (Shawn), William G. Fretz, Jennifer Rhett (Andy), David Fretz (Laura), Stephen Fretz, James Lewis (Leslie Gill), Joseph Lewis (Chrystal), Nicole Fretz; and great-grandchildren Alyssa, Olivia, Logan, Katlyn, Abigail, Mason, Kayla, Page, Peyton, Kyler, and Luna.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 901 Clearmont Street, Sebastian, FL 32958. A luncheon will be immediately following in the church social hall.  

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