I sincerely offer my condolences.  I met Fred early in my environmental career and he taught me so much that I now pass on to others.  Fred was always full of stories, many of which I will never forget.  He was a great friend and co-worker and will be dearly missed.

Sincerely,
Keith

Fred was one of the nicest people I met in the environmental industry.  Very professional and always willing to help those who worked along side him.   Too soon.

Dear Beth, Jacob, and Lauren,
Praying for God’s support for all of you as you remember your dear husband and father. Fred was a wonderful man and so proud of his family. May you be comforted by God’s resurrection promise and a future reunion.
Love, Bob and Marilyn Reineck

Fred and Beth honeymooned in an apartment right on Melbourne Beach, FL in 1978.  Picture is of the couple with surf rods and Fred's parents, Bill and Dorothy

Beth, Fred and Jacob became investors at one of their favorite spots for horseback riding, disc golf and target practice:   Sundance Trail Guest Ranch in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Two of Fred, Beth and Jacob's best friends

Fred and Beth stayed in an apartment right on Melbourne Beach, FL for their honeymoon in 1978.   Photo is of the couple with surf rods and Fred's parents, Bill & Dorothy. 

Fred loved to fish! Here he is on the dock in Canada with his latest catch.

More about Fred:
  Although out of work not too many years after moving to Louisiana with my Sister, it didn’t deter him from finding employment and was employed right up until he got sick I understand.  Strong work ethic, his wife and son as well.
Honored to have known Fred, may he rest in peace.


.Fred loved fishing and was a fisherman extraordinaire spending every minute doing what he loved when up in Canada at the family cabin (pic above).  Dad built the cabin on an island so there was never any elbow bumping when fishing and Fred found all the “honey holes”.   
Best Brother-in-Law anyone could ask for.  Fred taught me how to use a GPS back when a lot of people didn’t know what one was. We went Geocaching up in Canada with the boys with his GPS. 
 In Mandeville, he showed me how to Smoke meat including Brisket and whole Turkeys.  Thanks to Fred I received a real Smoker for Father’s Day many years ago.  It’s now the centerpiece of our patio.


So sorry for your loss. I knew Fred when we worked together on the railroad during the summer. If I remember correctly, it was the first summer, we both worked. We talked awhile before they got around to telling us about our jobs for the day. Richie Cuellar was the asst.  foreman and the first thing he asked was, "Do any of you have a relative working for the railroad?" a few guys raised their hands, Fred did not. Richie then asked all of them that raised their hands who and what jobs their relatives worked. 
Later I asked Fred why he didn't raise his hand, He said, "my dad told me do not tell them your dad is a conductor, those old head section guys do not like us." Needless to say, the guys that raised their hands, and whose fathers were conductors seemed to get the less desirable jobs the rest of the summer! I told that story to Bill, years later after I got on the railroad full time, he just chuckled. 

Remembering fun times with Fred; Playing little League baseball, 
Legion baseball and Sunday’s at First Congregational church.
So long good friend, until we meet again.
Rusty and Jackie Park and family

Sending my sincere condolences, Beth and family.   As Dorothy's caregiver, I was so fortunate to get to eventually meet you and Fred.  Losing your spouse is a life changing experience.  Knowing that God is always there for you and the love of family and friends will see you through this tough time.  Love, Kathy Bieker

We went to kindergarten together and remained friends forever...this is Fred @ our Spring boil a couple years ago in Mandeville. La. I enjoyed his strength of character and dry humor...Blessed to have had him as my friend...

My sympathy to Fred's family:
Fred and I loved playing our trumpets for McCook Schools band!  Marching band was absolutely the best!!!  I am pleased to have known Fred and now to learn of all his accomplishments.  He was a true blessing to those who made his acquaintance.  He is leaving his family with many wonderful memories.
One of his classmates of class 1970 McCook High School!
Patty Morosic

Dear Beth and Jacob,
We were so saddened to hear the news of Fred’s passing.  As a classmate he was always so friendly and had this cute little smile.   We reconnected when classmates from the McCook class of 1970 started a zoom call on Thursdays during COVID.   We’d update each other on family news, current happenings and of course memories of growing up in McCook.  Fred would sit and listen while we all gabbed and we’d have to ask him questions to get him to talk.  He always had kind words about his school days and walking to grade school with the neighbor buddies.   He will certainly be missed.  May you hold him close to your heart with memories you have gathered through the years .  God  Bless  Fred and your family!  🙏🏻❤️


Dear Beth, Jacob and Lauren,
Our sympathies to you on Fred's passing. As youngsters, we would play with the enormous train set Uncle Bill built in the basement. He would let me borrow his football helmet and shoulder pads to play football with my friends. Of course watching NU football games at Thanksgiving dinner. So many good times at family get togethers.

Love to you all,
Brad and Cindy Brenning


OBITUARY

Fred William Grosskopf

October 14, 1952 – January 23, 2023

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