Kenneth E. Fritz
February 20, 1942 – April 21, 2022
Kenneth E. Fritz departed this life on April 21, 2022, after a courageous four-year battle with ALS.
He leaves to cherish his memory beloved wife of 26 years, Mary “Sue”; children, Betsy Logan (Kenny), Patty Bies (Mark), Rosemary Branch (Fred), Kurt Fritz (Kirstin), Scott Fritz (Bethany) and stepson, Larry Thomas (Jennifer); and four grandchildren, Anthony, Freddie III, Trevor, and Hendrick.
Ken was extreme in everything he did. He was a born audiophile and built his first set of speakers at the age of 15. His passion continued for 65 years while he continued to fulfill his dream and goal of building the best audio system with no holds barred. Ken had an unlimited desire to share the knowledge he had with a very humble spirit. His passion and drive will continue to inspire many others in the years to come.
A memorial service will be held at twelve noon on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Southwest Church of Christ, 5340 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The ALS Association.
Ken was one of the most humble and talented men I have ever met. Although our paths only came together on a single day in 2021, I felt like I had known him all my life. A man that loved everyone and his music. May he be sharing his God given talents in heaven..
Thank you so much Paul for your kind words.
Ken throughly enjoyed the day you spent here with him. Thank you for all the kindness you have shown.
Regards, Sue
I never had the honor of meeting Ken. But I am so glad that he was able to finish his listening room and enjoy it for at least a while before he passed. The culmination of his technical achievements. And I hope there is a way others will still get to enjoy it as I think he would want that. God bless.
We grew up together I’ve been a Tannoy user since Ken sold me on them I’ve become a Mastering man and very successful because of Ken a most wonderful growing up
Ken was a great person he knew his stuff. I. Always looked up to him. Being an audiophile myself. Usually I am jealous of the monstrous systems out there. But Ken Had a passion And he accomplished that feat. Anyone will tell you most audiophiles critics and enthusiasts are snobs But Ken.. was the most honest humble and nicest person I’ve ever met he’d do anything to help anyone and would give the shirt off his back to do that. May you rest well good friend Thanks for the stories and memories!!
Mr. Kenneth was a Man with a passion, a pioneer in his craft, For His Family I wish You comfort in knowing He loved everything in His life, so You should always be proud of His legacy, He is now in the amphitheater in the Sky, with the greatest of Sounds from the Angels claiming GODs name in Glory, He will be loving that for sure. Believe in Jesus Christ and You will have everlasting life, John 14, it helped Me when I needed it most, read it please.
I am very sad to hear of Ken’s passing on into eternity. I knew him only through the video on Youtube, the one about his passion for building the best stereo system possible. I was very impressed with his values and the way he involved his children in his work, and I was also very impressed with the way he built everything that he could himself, solving problems as they came up. I don’t know what happened to his amazing listening room and sound system, but I hope it can inspire many others with a love for the audiophile experience as a deeply human experience of musical re-creation. May others be inspired by the principle of a life well-lived with eternity in mind.
I never knew Ken, but knew about him and his amazing listening room and system. I was heartbroken for him when, after all the effort and time he put into this, he was diagnosed with ALS. Sometimes life is not fair. Still, Ken’s accomplishment stands as a testament to what a determined and gifted person can do, and we can all learn from that lesson. My thoughts are with Ken’s family, and I hope their memories of him are long and happy.
I echo those sentiments. I truly hope the “Room” becomes a paid tourist attraction. Music lovers will travel the world to hear this system
Did not know Ken but his constant gear upgrading is something I and many other music lovers can relate to on a personal level. It all begins with getting a few records, and well… you need to play them on something… so you start simple and the journey begins and never ends. He is with us every time we hookup a new stylus that we painstakingly researched and decided on, or a bargain power amp that just blows the pants off the “cool guy” gear. Each ear is different and thus each path unique. his is where all our paths can only hope to lead.
RIP in that stereo room above.