ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: FRITCHIE, CHARLES J., JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Sdlidell, La.

Died: Thursday, September 29, 2016

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FRITCHIE, CHARLES J., JR.
September 29, 2016

Dr. Charles J. Fritchie, Jr, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of 
Slidell,La., passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the age of 80 after 
a brief illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles J. Fritchie,Sr. and Ethel A. 
Fritchie, a brother, Lee A. Fritchie, a sister-in-law, Linda S. Fritchie and a 
nephew, Dr. John A. Fritchie of Alexandria, La.

He is survived by his brother, Donald G. Fritchie, Sr. and a nephew, Donald 
Glenn Fritchie, Jr.

Charles graduated from Tulane University with a degree in Chemistry.  He was 
awarded a Fulbright scholarship to study at the University of Scotland in 
Cambridge. He attended Cal Tech upon return from Scotland and earned a PhD in 
chemistry.  
Dr. Fritchie was employed with DuPont and then returned to Tulane to become a 
faculty member teaching Chemistry.

Charles was actively engaged in sculpturing as a hobby while teaching at 
Tulane.  He continued sculpturing during his retirement and created a number of 
exhibits that were highly recognized.  Another of his retirement pursuits was 
to lead an effort on behalf of the residents of his native home town of Slidell 
to form “Guardians of Slidell History” (GOSH), complete with exhibits, and 
lectures to honor the people in St. Tammany Parish.

He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Graveside
Services at Greenwood Cemetery, Bryan Street, Slidell, La., on Friday, October 
7, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Guardians of 
Slidell History, P.O. Box 2223, Slidell, La. 70459.

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