Since 1948, Fritz Pianos & Organs, Inc., has been dedicated to serving your
musical needs. With locations in both the Dubois and St. Marys areas, we
have been providing unsurpassed service for 58 years.

We offer sales in both new and used instruments, and our band instrument
rental program is unmatched. With the rent-to-own option, there is no
pushing for you to purchase an instrument that you may grow tired of.

We not only sell you the finest instruments available on the market today,
but we also follow those sales up with quality service. Visit our stores in St.
Marys and the Dubois Mall and see the difference!
Fritz Pianos & Organs, Inc. was
founded in 1948 by Hal Fritz and
was known as Hal Fritz Piano Co.  
Hal started his business on Center
Street in 1948 and then moved it to
the present location at 814
Johnsonburg Rd., St. Marys, in
November of 1954. Hal ran the
business along with the help of his
wife Pauline. In 1971 their son Fred
joined the team as a piano
technician, repairman, and delivery
person.  

In 1974 a second store was opened at
the  Dubois Mall. Frank Fritz
returned to the area after working
for the Wurlitzer Company in
DeKalb to manage the DuBois Mall
store.
Frank’s longtime assistant at the mall was J. Allen Hartzfeld,
who retired in May 2003.

When the business incorporated in 1986 the name was changed to Fritz Pianos and
Organs, Inc. Hal Fritz was actively involved in the business until his death in
October of 1996.  

In April of 2003, the Fritz family suffered the sudden and untimely loss of Frank
Fritz. While this has been difficult, the Fritz family has continued to serve the
musical needs of the area.

The stores are currently owned and operated by Fred Fritz along with his wife,
Marie. The Dubois Mall store employs Shawn Daly, James Logue, Margie Lentz,
Tim Bodt and Dustan Dodd. All are accomplished musicians and eager to help with
all of your musical ambitions. John Fritz and  Zach Hoffman work part time at
both store locations and are also talented musicians. Luke Fritz and Erich Dippold
assist Fred with piano deliveries.

Fritz Pianos & Organs, Inc. is a retail music store, specializing in the sale of
Yamaha Pianos, Clavinova Digital Pianos, Yamaha guitars, keyboards, and King,
Conn, Artley, and Armstrong band instruments. You will also find a great selection
of music books, band instrument accessories, Hohner harmonicas, guitar supplies
and musical boutique gift items.

If you are looking for a music teacher, we can get you in touch with a great local
teacher for your instrument! Vocal and piano lessons are available at the St. Marys
store.

We continue to carry the latest in digital pianos in order to meet the needs of our
customers who wish to interface their keyboard with their PC, expanding on the
capabilities of their instrument. We have continued our band instrument program
in the area schools to  encourage and support our young musicians.

Although many changes have taken place in the Fritz family and in the music
industry after 58 years, the personal and friendly service at Fritz Pianos & Organs
has stayed the same!
Fritz Pianos and Organs, Inc
History