One Year After His Death, Frank Fritz Still Hasn’t Been Laid to Rest

Frank Fritz, the Iowa native and one of the stars of the TV show American Pickers, passed away on September 30th, 2024. Nearly a year later, he still hasn't been laid to rest.

Who Was Frank Fritz?

Fritz rocketed to fame along with fellow Iowan Mike Wolfe when their antique-hunting show American Pickers debuted on the History Channel in 2010, according to the Des Moines Register. It was reality TV gold. Fritz and Wolfe had fantastic chemistry, and the show was a ratings winner.

Why Did Frank Fritz Leave American Pickers?

So, Why Hasn't Frank Fritz Been Buried? 

The Register reports that in February, Frank's birth father, Bill Fritz, filed to contest his son's will. He instead wants a jury to decide what to do with Frank Fritz's estate. The case, including the will, has been sealed by a judge. A trial is set for November 2026, which means the ruling won't come until over two years after Fritz's passing.

The Register reports that Fritz was cremated, but can't yet be buried while his will is contested in court.