Fred K. Suzuki, 96, resident of Arlington Heights, Illinois, passed away on August 28, 2026. Husband of Beverly Suzuki; father of Jeanne (Lauane) Addis; grandfather of Jennifer (Chris) Rieck and Jesse (Engy Abdel Mageed) Addis; brother of Terri Chun and Sarah Woo; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Fred was born on April 12, 1930, in Los Angeles, CA and went on to become a notable inventor and business executive. He held a portfolio of multiple patents, primarily focusing on innovative laboratory practices and medical advancements, such as liquid crystal applications used in medical equipment. Over his career, he served as the Chairman, President, and CEO of Biosynergy, Inc., as well as the President of companies like FK Suzuki International, Medlab Products, and the Stevia Company, Inc.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Residential Hospice Foundation, 5440 Corporate Drive, Ste. 300, Troy, MI 48098. https://residentialhospicefoundation.org/
A memorial will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 10am - 2pm at Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004, followed by an internment at All Saints Cemetery, 700 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016.
