Frederick "Fred" Albert Riedel III

November 2, 1960 – August 15, 2025

Fred Riedel III, 64, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. He was born on November 2, 1960, in Providence, Rhode Island, to parents Jeannette Riedel and the late Frederick A. Riedel Jr.

Fred graduated from Tollgate High School in 1979. He went on to build a long and proud career in the boating industry, where he worked for over 24 years. For the past 15+ years, he was a dedicated employee of The Boat House. Fred truly loved going to work each day, his coworkers became like a second family to him, and he gave his blood, sweat, and tears to get the job done right.

Beyond his professional life, Fred was known for his creativity, hard work, and love of the outdoors. He found joy in fishing, shooting, racing R.C. boats, and building things from scratch, whether it was a new project of his own or something special his daughter needed. He had an inventive spirit and a generous heart, always ready to lend his skills and support to those he loved.

Fred was preceded in death by his father, Frederick A. Riedel Jr. He is survived by his devoted mother, Jeannette Riedel; his loving sister, Debbie Riedel, and her husband Charles Hart; his beloved daughter, Sydnie Riedel, and her husband William DeHayes; and his cherished unborn granddaughter, Rowan Rose DeHayes. His family and friends will remember him as a dedicated father, a loyal son and brother, and a man who lived life with passion and purpose.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club in Port Charlotte, Florida. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Fred’s life, to share stories, and to honor his memory.