H. Fred Cogswell

Fred married Cathy (Long) Cogswell on November 22, 1980. Fred retired from General Motors in 1985 after 31 years of service. Fred and Cathy moved to Au Gres, Michigan in 1988 and enjoyed 13 years of sunrises on Lake Huron. Fred worked as the zoning administrator for Whitney Township for 5 years. He enjoyed going on motorcycle trips with friends and family, stopping at casinos now and then with a $10 limit as to not waste too much money. Fred and Cathy moved back to Lansing in 2001 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Fred spent 20 years volunteering at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing and Vacation Bible School and the Coffee Club at Trinity Church, where he worshipped. He enjoyed helping Cathy in the flower garden every spring and neighbors always let him and Cathy know how beautiful it was. Fred was also an avid Spartan fan – GO GREEN!

Preceded in death are two grandchildren, Lexis Brianna Martin in 1999 and her brother, George Atwood IV in 2010. Surviving is Fred’s wife of 43 years; son, William Cogswell of Lansing; daughter, Barbara Cogswell of East Lansing; stepson, Robert (Colleen) Walker of Eaton Rapids; stepdaughter, Monica (Lee Larder) Walker of Charlotte; grandchildren, Murphy (Lewis Thelen) Hendy of Indianapolis, IN, Chelsie (Gabe) Helma of Grand Ledge, Robert (Ashley) Walker of Grand Ledge; and great-grandchildren, Braylon and Easton (Kemp) Helma, Lexis, Tiernan, Finn, and Killian Walker.

A graveside service for Fred will be held Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM at DeepDale Memorial Gardens, 4108 Old Lansing Rd, Lansing, MI 48917.

Fred’s family would like to thank the staff at Sparrow E.R., Cardiac Unit and Medical Unit for their care and support during this most difficult time.

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