Frederick Morris Gaiser

Born 9-3-1942 and crossed over 3-6-2026 at the age of 83.

Fred was an enrolled member of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. He and his wife Patty, a member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, lived at Salkum, WA.

Preceded in death by his parents Emma (Starr) Gaiser and John Gaiser, also by grandson Monty Ray Gaiser, Phillip Henry Krsak, and daughter Susan Emma Gaiser.

He is survived by daughters Sherrie (Butch) Krsak of Spokane, Frederick J Gaiser, of Muckleshoot Reservation, Caroline (Tim) Harp of Elma, WA. and Teresa Gaiser, of Chehalis, WA. 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

He is also survived by his stepdaughter, Suzanne (Garth Thomas) Donaldson of Vancouver, WA, his stepson, Mike (Jen) Donaldson of Lyons, Oregon, 5 step grands, and 6 step greats, all enrolled members of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

Fred was a shake bolt cutter with his dad for many of his younger years. Later he moved to Toledo and worked at Reichert’s shake mill until he left there to work for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe at St Mary’s Center, where he retired.

His favorite things to do was “go on adventures” with his beloved wife Patty, camping, going to the beach and over to Naches to drive the hills.

Celebration of Life for Freddy:

Thursday March 26, 2026 11:00 AM

Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel

1437 S. Gold Street

Centralia, WA 98531