Peacefully entered eternal life on Thursday, November 6th, 2025, at the age of 87. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Shirley and daughter Debbie. Dear father of Brian (Cindy) Koch, Nancy (Don) Barth, Kim (Wayne) Straus, and Donna (Michael) Gundersen. Loving Grandfather of 10 and Great Grandpa “PAPA” to 18. Also survived by his brother Arnold (late Elaine) Koch, sister-in-law June Gratz, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Our Dad: He accomplished so much in life, a loving Father to us five, Hales Corners Roll Over King, his multiple trips to the Indy 500 (his favorite race) and worked at Burnham Auto Salvage for over 50yrs just to name a few. He was a friend/mentor to many, with unwavering love always encouraging, providing guidance or lending a helping hand to others. Over the last few years, he loved his phone calls and drop-in visits with family and friends, always trying to stay on top of everything that was going on. HE LOVED GOSSIP! He was the world to our family and will be missed by so many. With his recent health issues, he took it one day at a time and lived each day to the fullest. He was always ready to share a story or a good joke, Pick a Number between 1 & 10........ Ohh, so close!! Forever one number off!!

He is now reunited with mom, Debbie and other family and friends who preceded him in death. Rest in peace, Dad. We will miss you terribly, but you will be forever in our hearts.

We would like to thank Aurora Zilber Hospice for their support and compassionate care of our dad.

Services will be private, but please consider memorial donations in Fred’s name to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Aurora Zilber Family Hospice, 1155 N. Honey Creek Pkwy., Wauwatosa, WI 53213.