Manitowoc - Frederick J. Gaedke, age 95, of Manitowoc passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his residence.
Fred was born December 29, 1925 in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Ella (Scherer) Gaedke. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1943. Fred proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. On May 6, 1950 he was united in marriage to the former Bettie J. Zolk at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on October 3, 2005.
Fred began his employment with Mirro, Manitowoc, in 1946 in quality control until his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, puzzles, but especially the bus trips with Bettie. Fred was a member of the V.F.W. Otto Oas Post #659 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Deborah Ann & Mark Neuser, Manitowoc; Mary Jo & Kenneth Jorgensen, Manitowoc. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, wife Bettie Gaedke, one brother Rueben Gaedke, four sisters; Arlene Shellman, Lucille Gaedke, Merle Gaedke and Joann Hannah; and one brother-in-law and sister-in-law Marvin & Almira Zolk.
Private Family funeral services were held at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Entombment took place at Calvary Chapel and Mausoleum, Manitowoc.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Feb. 3 to Feb. 7, 2021.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/htrnews/obituary.aspx?n=frederick-gaedke&pid=197651320
Manitowoc - Frederick J. Gaedke, age 95, of Manitowoc passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his residence.
Fred was born December 29, 1925 in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Ella (Scherer) Gaedke. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1943. Fred proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. On May 6, 1950 he was united in marriage to the former Bettie J. Zolk at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on October 3, 2005.
Fred began his employment with Mirro, Manitowoc, in 1946 in quality control until his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, puzzles, but especially the bus trips with Bettie. Fred was a member of the V.F.W. Otto Oas Post #659 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Deborah Ann & Mark Neuser, Manitowoc; Mary Jo & Kenneth Jorgensen, Manitowoc. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, wife Bettie Gaedke, one brother Rueben Gaedke, four sisters; Arlene Shellman, Lucille Gaedke, Merle Gaedke and Joann Hannah; and one brother-in-law and sister-in-law Marvin & Almira Zolk.
Private Family funeral services were held at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Entombment took place at Calvary Chapel and Mausoleum, Manitowoc.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Feb. 3 to Feb. 7, 2021.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/htrnews/obituary.aspx?n=frederick-gaedke&pid=197651320
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