Fritzi Jean Koss, age 63, of Oshkosh, passed away June 2, 2006, with her family by her side. She was born September 16, 1942 in Oshkosh the daughter of Ervin and Ruth (Butzlaff) Milner. Fritzi married Merlin F. Koss on February 25, 1961, in Menominee, MI. She was educated in the parochial school system in Oshkosh. Fritzi had many passions and hobbies in life. She especially enjoyed gambling, camping, her pets and gardening. Family was very important to her; and she always enjoyed family gatherings, her children and grandchildren.

Fritzi is survived by her husband of 45 years. Merlin, her children, Lori Ann (Patrick) Colburn of Oshkosh, Todd (Kathy) Koss of Clintonville, and Lisa Ann (Jeff) Russell of Oshkosh; Grandchildren, Felicia, James and Vanessa Vienola, Stacy Bradley, Nathan and Cody Koss, Mitchell and Austin Russell; sister, Donna (Norm) Bender of Oshkosh. Other survivors include brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Patricia Tucker.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 6, 2006 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1860 Wisconsin St., Oshkosh from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.