Frederick W. Hitzemann's Obituary
Frederick “Fritz” W. Hitzemann, 95, of New Haven passed away on April 1, 2020 at Lutheran Life Villages, Fort Wayne. Born in Bierde, Germany on January 10, 1925 was was the son of the late William and Sophia (Nahrwold) Hitzemann. Fred emigrated to the U.S. in 1926. He attended Emanuel Lutheran School and graduated from New Haven High School. Fred was a lifelong member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in New Haven where he was a Deacon, Elder and choir member. As a Staff Sargent in the Army Air Force he served as a B-25 Armorer and Tail Gunner for 70 missions in the 57th Bomb Wing in WW II. Fred owned the B & K Root Beer Drive-In in New Haven for 15 years. He retired from International Harvester after 36 years. In 1973, Fred became one of the early volunteers at the Embassy Theatre, where his many restoration efforts were noted in local newspaper articles and in the book “The Historic Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre” (Indiana University Press, 2009). He was honored with the Sam Hanna Award upon retirement as 17 years as the Head Usher at the Grand Wayne Convention Center. Fred loved classical and jazz music and to travel. Fred is survived by sons, Frederick Hitzemann of Fort Wayne and Carl (Gina) Hitzemann of Indianapolis; and grandchildren, Alexander (Alina) Hitzemann and Zoe Hitzemann. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Florence Hitzemann; sons, Jerald and Howard; sisters, Wilhelmina (Minnie) Doehrman, Louise Roher and Erna Hitzemann; and brothers, William Hitzemann and Henry Hitzemann. Private graveside service. Burial in Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials are to the New Haven Food Bank. Arrangements by Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. To share online condolences, go to www.harperfuneralhome.com
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