Grandpa Fred

At the Camp in Michigan, December 2008

Grandma Judi, Mark holding Carter (born 10-17-08), Grandpa Ron, Uncle Duane & Fred

Captain Fred (wearing Kristian's cap), March 2008
Kristian, Oscar & Grandpa Fred
March 2008, visiting for Oscar's First Birthday

Helping Ron with truck maintenance prior to driving back to Michigan

Virginia, March 2008

My only Grandpa & I

March 2008

Grandpa Fred with Oscar (5 months) & Eleanor (3 years)

Michigan, August 2007


Grandpa Fred passed away Sunday morning, February 1st. He was 87 years old. It came as such a shock to all of us as he was making marked improvement with each day after his recent transfer out of the hospital into a Rehabilitation Center in Green Bay. He was only there 6 days. My Dad & Uncle Duane were dedicated & tireless sons, visiting him daily since his fall on Christmas Eve. I am so thankful for the time I was able to spend with him in early January, sitting at his bedside in the ICU, holding his hands, talking and singing to him. Also for our family time at the camp together in early December with all four of his great-grandchildren. He was so sweet with all of them, getting tears in his eyes when he talked about baby Carter carrying on the family name.

His full obituary can been seen online at:

http://www.minerortmanfuneralhome.com/ click on obituaries

Thank you to all who sent cards, flowers & whispered a prayer for our family during this time. Even though I am sad, I have been at peace & attending the funeral with my family was priceless.