Fred graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL and worked at GTE Directories for over 30 years in Des Plaines then Mt. Prospect, IL. He was also a lay pastor for various churches and taught Children's Church and Sunday School. His greatest passions were reading and teaching the Bible, spending time with his wife and family, and his beloved grandchildren, who put an extra twinkle in his eye. Other interests included World history, the Civil War and World Wars, and supporting Chicago sports teams.
Fred is survived by his wife Velma Blanche of Mt. Prospect, IL, son David Paul(Amy), daughters Christine Kay, Jennifer Joy Lauderdale, Julia Marie Wilson(John), his loving grandson Braden and grandaughters, Alexandra, Kayla, Sarah, Ava, Jalisa, and Aliyah. He is also survived by his sister Aurelia Marie, and brother Ronald Rogers(Gloria).
Visitation will be from 10:00 until 10:30 AM at Our Saviour Evangelical Free Church in Wheeling, IL on Monday, October 8, 2018. Funeral services for Fred will also be at Our Saviour Evangelical Free Church on Monday, October 8, 2018 from 10:30-11:30 AM.
Memorial donations may be made to the Berean Bible Society.
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