Fred was born on July 12, 1932 in East Freedom, PA, the son of the late Harry P. and Melinda P. (Riley) Fornwalt. Fred was employed until retirement as a Pipeline Foreman for Texas Eastern in Watkins Glen.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joann (Sheterom) Fornwalt; his children, Juanita (Robert) Kelley, Fred Fornwalt Jr., and Randy Fornwalt; his grandchildren, Lauren (Rob) Phenes, Nathan Kelley, Amanda (Greg) Fornwalt Mansell, Ashley, Brandon, and Brett Fornwalt; his great grand child, Chloe Phenes; his sister, Virginia (George) Clapper; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Fred was predeceased by his siblings, Dean, Jay, Harry Jr. and Betty Fornwalt.
Services for Fred will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are the Haughey-Wood Funeral Home, 119 Fifth St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891.