WILMINGTON — Frederick C. Squib “Fritz”, 87, of Wilmington, NC passed away on November 29, 2022. Born in Derry, PA to William and Mary Squib, and was one of seven children. Fritz was drafted to the Army in December of 1958 and served in Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. After returning to Pennsylvania, Fritz worked at Teledyne First Sterling in McKeesport, PA, and then at Robertshaw Controls in New Stanton, PA as a tool and die maker/machinist.
Fritz was a member of Derry Volunteer Fire Company for more than 50 years and served as Chief for 10 years. He also spent countless hours volunteering for the American Red Cross by teaching lifeguarding, water safety instructor, and CPR/First Aid courses for which he earned the prestigious Clara Barton Award.
Fritz had a tireless work ethic and was selflessly helping friends and family in any way he could. He will be remembered for his willingness to help anybody fix anything. He was a great swimmer and competed in springboard diving while in the Army, and later made sure that every child and grandchild became a proficient swimmer. He also loved time spent boating and waterskiing with family and friends.
Family was incredibly important to Fritz. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Karen Squib and three children: Lisa (Jerry Sr.) Dunn; Craig (Tammy) Squib; Dana (David) Syster. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Monica Dunn; Jerry (Lori) Dunn Jr.; Tanner (Karyn) Squib; Jozie Squib; Ethan Syster; Grayson Syster; Abby Syster and two great grandchildren: Cole Dunn and Austin Dunn. Fritz is survived by two sisters: Phyllis (Jacob) Sphon and Bonda Ross and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2022, followed by a service at 3:30 p.m. at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 S. College Road, Wilmington NC, 28412. The family will hold a celebration of life in Derry, PA at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare (1414 Physicians Drive Wilmington NC 28401) and/or Derry Volunteer Fire Company (116 E. 2nd Ave. Derry, PA 15627).
