FPB Founding Member, Fred Scherz Sr. passed away at 11:30pm on November 14, 2009 after a brave battle with liver cancer. Fred was known for his larger than life personality and was always willing to help out someone in need. Fred will truly be missed.
Fred's obituary Fred Scherz Sr. passed away after a brave battle with liver cancer. Pictured above, Fred is shown with his kids (L-R): Linda, Fritz, and Nancy on June 1, 2008. Posted below, you will see various links to media coverage of Fred's passing. Fred was known for his larger than life personality and was always willing to help out someone in need. Fred will truly be missed.
On November 19, 2009, the Fred Scherz Sr. Memorial Reception was held at the Verona Fire Hall in Verona, NY. Musicians from as far away as Canada and Ohio took part in this special event. So many people helped out. The link above will take you to a Thank You from the Scherz Family. We all truly miss my Dad, Fred Scherz Sr.
(11/15/09): Post Standard - Fritz's Polka Band loses founding member to liver cancer (an article by Alaina Potrikus)
(11/23/09): Nippertown - RIP: Fred Scherz, Sr. of Fritz's Polka Band, 1930-2009 (an article by Greg Haymes)
(11/20/09): Oneida Daily Dispatch - Friends, family honor last wish of Fred Scherz Sr. and gather to play and enjoy good polka music (an article by Jody McNichol)
(11/17/09): Boonville Herald - Community, Family and Fans Mourn Passing of Fritz's Polka Band Founding Member Fred Scherz Sr.
(11/17/09): WKTV TV 2 - Fritz's Polka Band founding member, Fred Scherz Sr., passes away
