A native of New York, Fred made his way to Tennessee at the age of forty-eight and became a wonderful blend of northern spirit and southern charm.
He leaves behind his dear wife of forty-eight years, Ann Walsh Spruytenburg, and three children; son Frederick "Freddie" Thomas Spruytenburg Jr. and daughters Hilary Spruytenburg and Heidi Spruytenburg Buschmann as well as son-in-law Jeff Buschmann and four grandsons who greatly loved their "Pop-Pop"- Jackson (14), Reid (11), Connor (10) and Price (7).
Fred was a gentle, kind and charming man and is loved by all who knew him. He will be remembered for his analytical mind, worldly viewpoints and incisive wit.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 31st from 4-6 pm at Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home. A memorial mass is planned for later next month.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Child Life Services at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.
