Bill Coldren Fritcher

Bill Coldren Fritcher, age 76, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025.  He was born September 26, 1948, in Terre Haute, Indiana to James Marwyn and Emma Jean (Coldren) Fritcher.   Bill attended Bible Fellowship Church, and has been a Sebring resident since 2021, coming from Rochester, Illinois.  Bill is survived by his Wife – Sally Fritcher of Sebring, FL; Son – Alex Fritcher of Sebring, FL; and Brother – Steve Fritcher (Elaine) of Marshall, IL. -many nieces and nephews.

Bill grew up in Marshall, Illinois, graduating from Marshall High School.  He attended Indiana State University where he earned a Master’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Physics.  Bill was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity while at Indiana State University.

After graduation in 1971, Bill moved to Springfield, IL and started working for the Illinois State Board of Education.  He retired in 2001 after 30 years of service.

Bill and Sally loved to travel during their 46 years of marriage.  They were able to visit 46 states and 7 countries.  One of the items on Bill’s bucket list was to cruise through the Panama Canal.  He loved seeing the engineering on that amazing structure.

Bill was an avid sports fan.  He loved the St. Louis Cardinals.  If he couldn’t go to Busch Stadium, he didn’t miss very many games on TV or radio.  Bill enjoyed watching everything University of Illinois especially the 1988-89 “Flying Illini” basketball team.  Bill’s favorite sport to watch was football.  The University of Texas Longhorns meant the world to him. He would play their fight song before every game and give them a “Hook Em Horns.”  But his favorite football team of all was the Rochester High School Rockets.  He watched the program start in 1995 and grow to 9 state championships in 30 years.  Bill was most proud to watch his son Alex #35 play the game.

A gathering with family and friends will be held later in Illinois.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Bible Fellowship Church in Sebring, Florida.

Cremation Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson -Nelson Funeral Home
Sebring, Florida
Online condolences may be left at
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com