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
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     E. Keith Wirtz
     President (principal executive officer) of Fifth Third Funds

Date: September 29, 2010

By:  /s/ Shannon King
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     Shannon King
     Treasurer (principal financial officer) of Fifth Third Funds

Date: September 29, 2010