Frederick "Fritz" Ronald Sharp

Frederick “Fritz” Ronald Sharp, of Marion, OH, passed away March 31, 2026, at the age of 86. Born to Harold and Alice (Chard) Sharp on November 27, 1939. He met the love of his life, Joanne Thacker at the Crystal Skating Rink. They were married on September 6, 1956, in Connersville, Indiana, and they were together for 62 years. She passed in 2018. At an early age Fritz fell in love with cars, and it was his passion right up to the end, especially muscle cars, and especially Pontiacs. In his teenage years Fritz loved going and shooting the loop, which led to drag races down Center St. During the 1950’s and 1960’s you could find him and the family at the drag strip races cheering him on. He ran, and operated Sharps filling station, and eventually retired from Napa auto parts. He never knew a stranger and was always helping others with any mechanical needs on their vehicles. He was a former member of the Marion Flywheels, and Lincoln Highway car clubs.

Those who are left to cherish his memory are his daughter; Tammy (Rick) Drollinger, grandchildren; David (Shawnda) Drollinger, and Dawn (Jason) Roberts. Great grandchildren; Chris, Ashlyn, Elizabeth, Blake, Kingston, Kylie, Dylan, Anna, Brantley, and great-great grandchildren; Khavante, Khamyiah, and Khaliyah. Also, Sisters; Charlene (Ron) Dickason, and Pamela Berry, and numerous nieces and nephews.

 Fritz was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, son; Ronald F. Sharp, brother; Charles (Chuck) R. Sharp, and sister; Diana Shook.

Services will be at Boyd Funeral Home, 122 W. Columbia st, Marion, OH, 43302. Visitation will be Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Funeral services will be on, Friday, April 10, 2026, at 10:00 am, officiated by Pastor Joshua Freshour. Directly following funeral services, procession will be to Marion Cemetery for internment.

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