Rodney "Rod" Drew

Fritson

Rodney Drew Fritson

June 30, 1957 – November 7, 2026

Rod Fritson, 69, of Liberty, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, surrounded by family and friends who are like family.

Born on June 30, 1957, in Kansas City, MO, Rod was the oldest son of Jane and Dale Fritson. He grew up in Shawnee Mission, KS, graduating from Shawnee Mission High School in 1975. He later attended Kansas State University where he got an accounting degree, a lifelong love for the Kansas State Wildcats, and an appropriately passionate distaste for their in-state counterpart, which he lovingly and determinedly passed on to his children.

On July 26, 1980, Rod married Debbie Fritson, and together they shared 46 years of marriage. Together, they raised two children, Sarah and Tim.

Rod spent his entire career working within both public and private accounting – 25 years at Troupe, Kehoe, Whitaker, and Kent, and over 15 years as an accountant at Northtowne Auto Group. Outside of work, he enjoyed all things Disney, cheering on the Chiefs, Royals, and Wildcats, and swimming in his pool. He also loved exercising his creative skills through his award-winning cross stitching, building legos, working jigsaw puzzles, completing word puzzles, playing games of all sorts, and spending time doing any of those things with friends like the Rogers, Spencers, and others who he affectionately referred to as friends-who-are-family.

Rod will forever be remembered for his gentle kindness, warm hugs, and the joy he got from sharing his life and loves with those around him. Though he was never the most vocal in the room, he cherished being in rooms filled with his favorite people doing the things he loved.

Rod is survived by his wife, Debbie; his children, Sarah and Tim; his brother, Kevin and wife Eileen; his sister-in-law Lisa Oakes and husband Jeff; and three nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jane and Dale.

A memorial service with reception to follow will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 3:00pm at Liberty Christian Fellowship, 1815 West Liberty Dr., Liberty, MO. 64068