Frederick H. Olinger

Frederick Hugh Olinger, age 79, of Belton, MO passed away peacefully in Kansas City, Missouri on January 28, 2019. He was born January 27, 1940 on his grandfather’s farm in Union County, Iowa to Orel James Olinger and Mary Emma (Sue) Templeton Olinger. He graduated High School in Beaver City, Nebraska in 1957. Later that year Fred enlisted in the US Navy where he attained the rank of Petty Officer Third Class (E4) serving on the USS Dixie as a Fire Control Specialist. After serving a 4-year enlistment he attended Milford Electronics Institute in Milford, Nebraska. Upon graduation he applied for employment at the Bendix Corporation in Kansas City and began a 40-year career. In August of 1962 Fred married Phyllis Elaine Ogle of Norton, Kansas. Fred and Phyllis moved to Belton, Missouri in 1966. Phyllis passed away in 1981. In 1994 Fred married Terry Lynn (Maxwell) Davis who passed away in 2006.

During his life Fred was a 40-year volunteer with the City of Belton Emergency Management (1979-2018). He spent many hours performing storm watches and assisting the Police Department in traffic control for parades. Fred became involved in the BSA from 1975-1988 where he was Cub master of Pack 210, Scoutmaster of Troop 111 and an honorary Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He also served as a Councilman for the City of Belton for 2 terms (1983-1993) and was active in the Cass County Democrats and Lions Club and received the American Red Cross “Life Saving Award of Merit”.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents, wife Phyllis and wife Terry. Survivors include son Rex Olinger, daughter Diane Feuerborn, son Jim Olinger (Colleen), daughter Carley Nichols (Garry), 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Visitation 9-11 am, funeral service 11:00 am on Monday, February 4 at the Belton Christian Church, 409 Airway Lane, Belton MO. Burial in the Belton Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers are suggested to Wounded Warrior Project. Condolences may be made at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com Arrangements by McGilley & George Funeral Home 611 Chestnut, Belton MO 64012 (816-322-2995)