Fritz graduated from Madison Central High School in 2022, and was honored with the Principal's Leadership Award. He was a key member of the stage crew for theatre and show choir productions. Fritz played Ultimate Frisbee and served as co-captain of the team his senior year. At MCHS he developed his interest in graphic design, and later freelanced in digital marketing. He loved to play basketball and spend time outdoors fishing and hiking. He was a camper and counselor at Camp Bratton-Green where he built many strong and lasting friendships. Fritz loved family road trips across the country and spent many summers on Silver Lake in New York.
Fritz courageously fought a central nervous system cancer for more than four years. He met this life challenge with grace and determination. Throughout Fritz's journey, he encouraged other cancer patients and their families, as well as his care teams. Cancer took many things from Fritz, and ultimately his life, but it never claimed his spirit. He remains an inspiration.
Fritz is survived by his parents Robert and Sara Rasmussen; his brothers Jared, Jax, and Jace Rasmussen; his grandmother, Dr. Suzanne Miller; aunts, uncles, cousins, and his nephew Josiah Fritz Rasmussen. He is predeceased by his grandparents Chester Rasmussen, Juliet Rasmussen and Dr. Richard Miller.
Visitation will take place on Monday, May 13th, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at Fondren Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Mississippi. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 14th, at 2:00 PM, also at Fondren Presbyterian. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Fritz's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/ ) or Le Bonheur Children's Hospital (https://www.lebonheur.org/).
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