EXHIBIT 12(b) I, E. Keith Wirtz, President and I, Shannon King, Treasurer of the Fifth Third Funds (the "Trust"), each certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that: 1. The Form N-CSR of the Trust for the period ended July 31, 2010 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Trust. By: /s/ E. Keith Wirtz ------------------ E. Keith Wirtz President (principal executive officer) of Fifth Third Funds Date: September 29, 2010 By: /s/ Shannon King ---------------- Shannon King Treasurer (principal financial officer) of Fifth Third Funds Date: September 29, 2010