Fred Dunn

A memorial service will take place at St. John Lutheran Church, 1011 W. University Drive, Rochester, MI, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 11AM. Memorial visitation will be held from 10AM until the time of service at the church on Saturday.

Born in Canton, Ohio, Fred graduated from Timken High School in 1958 and attended the University of Akron, studying pre-engineering. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Fred built a distinguished career in the steel industry, beginning at Timken Roller Bearing and eventually becoming Vice President of Peninsular Steel. He also worked with Thyssen Steel and Uddeholm Steel Company, before he founded several businesses, including: Dunn Specialty Steels, Huron Grinding, Ryno Resources, and Reliable Specialty Steel. His business ventures and relationships extended across the country, and he took great pride in sharing his knowledge with others.

Fred was a devoted family man who shared 55 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Kathryn. Together they raised five children and built a life filled with family, travel, friendships, and adventure. Fred loved hunting and fishing with friends in Indiana, summers at Torch Lake, and traveling, including trips to Paris. He was known for his determination, strong work ethic, generosity, and favorite saying: "Make a decision and stick with it." Fred treasured his family and the legacy he built with them. As a lifelong Christian, faith was an important part of his life and guided him through his journey.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; his five children, Frederick (Ranee) Dunn, Franklin (Kristin) Dunn, Tiffanie (Jason) Dempsey, Jill (Thomas) Rubin, and Matthew (Kristyn) Dunn; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Fred will be remembered for his entrepreneurial spirit, his service to his country, his generosity, and the love he had for his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.