SUPPORT SYSTEM American Pickers star Mike Wolfe hugs friend in emotional moment as he works on Iowa home after Frank Fritz’s death
SUPPORT SYSTEM American Pickers star Mike Wolfe hugs friend in emotional moment as he works on Iowa home after Frank Fritz’s death
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AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe has been surrounded by loved ones in the days after the passing of his longtime friend and costar Frank Fritz.
Frank passed away just days before his 61st birthday on September 30, as he was unable to recover from a stroke he suffered in July 2022.
Mike Wolfe seen outside of his vacation rental in Le Claire, Iowa on October 3
Mike Wolfe hugging one of his workers
The outing comes after Mike’s longtime costar and friend Frank Fritz passed away on September 30
The U.S. Sun has obtained exclusive photos of Mike, 60, working on his Two Lanes Guesthouse in Le Claire, Iowa on October 3.
In the photos, Mike could be seen working on the vacation rental, which he has been restoring ahead of opening the property up for fans to rent out.
In one of the photos, Mike could be seen hugging one of his workers in an emotional moment.
His mother and sister, Beth, also stopped by the vacation rental at one point.
Mike was hard at work throughout the day, as he was seen carrying items into the home.
He also walked around the property and pointed to the roof while speaking to a worker, likely discussing another renovation.
Mike wore a navy blue t-shirt and jeans for the work day.
FIRST SIGHTING
The U.S. Sun obtained the first photos of Mike on October 2, days after the tragic passing.
Mike kept busy most of the day by finishing up renovations on his Iowa vacation rental.
Mike’s sister, Beth, could be seen helping her brother as he walked in and out of the house to grab tools and antiques from his car.
Throughout the day, Mike was in a more somber mood than usual, as he kept his head down.
Mike then returned to his Iowa home for the evening after a long day of work.
NEW PROJECT
Mike purchased vacation rental, which is 2,142-square feet, for $300,000 in December 2021.
The two-story house was built in 1880, and features three bedrooms, a basement, a fireplace and more amenities.
The U.S. Sun previously revealed the renovations Mike made to the home, including painting the previous off-white building a dark green with black trimming.
There is a wooden porch in the backyard with a modern black steel railing, a newly-installed stone fire pit and views of the Mississippi river.
Mike also owns a vacation rental located in a historic Columbia, Tennessee building that was built in 1857.
Mike Wolfe could be seen working around the property he is renovating
Mike Wolfe is renovating the home for fans to rent out
Mike Wolfe carrying a storage container into the house
