Fred was born June 17, 1948, to the late Dr. A.F. and Freda Carlson in Ann Arbor, MI. (Go Blue!) After graduating from Scott H.S., East Orange, N.J., he served in the USAF overseas in Europe and the Mideast. Fred received his BS and MS degrees in Industrial Arts Education from SUNY at Oswego. He joined the US Navy and proudly served as a NFO in the VQ community for two decades. In retirement he discovered computers and all things tech became his passion. Fred also enjoyed his summers in the MI woods and visits to N.Y.s Adirondack Mts., where his ashes will be scattered near MI's and N.Y.'s AuSable Rivers.
Fred is survived by his wife, Mary Beth; daughter, Erika (Derek) Kahrs; son, Patrick (Jennifer) and four "grands", Emelyn, Cate, Andrew, and baby Genevieve; two sisters, Connie (Jim) Garson and Auralee (Kevin) Koch; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two fur babies, Jill and Toby Katz, and his "grand" dog, Jack.
Donations may be made to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network at 4915 St. Elmo Avenue, Ste 202, Bethesda, MD 20814 or online at BCAN.org.
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