Passed away peacefully at home at the age of 70 with his wife and children by his side on Tuesday September 29, 2015.
Beloved husband of Elenor for over 46 years. Dear father of Patrick (Shannon), Kelly (Jim), Elenor (Ralph), and Heather (Brian). Loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Walter (Cathy), Hilda (Joe), and Tracy. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, 519-745-9495 on Thursday October 1, 2015 from 6-9 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday October 2, 2015 at 1 pm followed by interment at Williamsburg Cemetery. The funeral home is accessible via Wellington St., to Moore Ave., to King St.
In memory of Fred, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be arranged through the funeral home.