Reverend Frederick "Fred" J. Denison

Reverend Frederick "Fred" Denison, age 76 passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Fred was born September 25, 1947 in New Albany, Indiana to the late John "Pete" and Ann (Kraemer) Denison. He was ordained on May 19, 1973 and served as Associate pastor, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis; 1974, associate pastor, Christ the King, Indianapolis; 1980, associate pastor, St. Luke, the Evangelist, Indianapolis; 1982, pastor, St. Bernard, Frenchtown; 1983, administrator, St. Michael, Bradford, continuing as pastor, St. Bernard, Frenchtown; 1984, pastor, St. Bernard, Frenchtown; 1989, administrator, St. Joseph, Crawford County, and continuing as pastor, St. Bernard, Frenchtown; 2006, pastor, St. John the Baptist, Starlight; St. Peter in Harrison County (closed in 2018) and currently was assigned to St. Joseph in Crawford County. Along with his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Barbara Denison. Fred is survived by his brother, Mike Denison of Saint Johns, Florida. The family would like to acknowledge Steve Stemm, "the best friend a person could ever have", for his 24-hour full-time attention to Fred by way of daily visits, errands, care and upkeep of his home, and attention to detail as his medical power of attorney. No words are adequate to express the gratitude for his devoted time, effort, loyal friendship, and worry on Fred's behalf. Also, Keri Ripperger went out of her way to visit Fred on a regular basis and offer assistance and suggestions as someone who looked out for Fred like he was an uncle. Her longtime friendship was a source of constant comfort to him. We would also like to thank Kate Malarney, nurse for the Indianapolis archdiocese, who has followed up on Fred's health for the past few years and was a resource and concerned friend in this last year of major struggle. Many thanks also to Mary Jo Hardesty for providing monthly cleaning at his residence and offering assistance with various errands and other requests. We are also grateful to the many Doe Valley staff members and local EMS who assisted him when he fell and was incapacitated at his home. Thank you all for your extra efforts in looking out for him. Finally, thanks to the many nurses and health care providers at all the facilities who treated Fred. Your professionalism and compassion meant a lot to him. A committal service will be held 3:00 pm Friday, May 24, 2024 at St. Joe Hill Catholic Cemetery in Sellersburg, Indiana. Online condolences may be let for the family at www.kraftfuneralservice.net