Hitterdal- Maynard “Fritz” Cole, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes.

Fritz was born to Maynard and Ellen (Nelson) Cole Sr., on February 7, 1940, in Roseau County. As a young man, Fritz enjoyed playing both hockey and football in high school. Right after graduation, in 1958, he entered the United States Army. After three years in the service, he was honorably discharged on May 22, 1961. After he was discharged, Fritz delivered snowmobiles to Alaska for Polaris before he went to work for General Motors. He drove transport for many accide...