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Fred Hosmer Obituary
U.S. Army Veteran. Fred T. Hosmer passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27th, 2021 in his Lakeview Arkansas home surrounded by his loving family. Fred was a proud member of LOCAL 17 Insulators Union and spent his retirement years as a Lakeview Fire Department Commissioner where his service to the community and his kind and friendly demeanor touched the lives of so many. Fred is survived by his wife Carol (Burtt) Hosmer. Proud parent of Fred (Patty) Hosmer, Jr., Nadine (Kevin) Brennan, Jeannine (James) Small. Loving grandfather to James, Thomas, and Caitlyn. Step-father to Kimberly (Tim) Stevens and Michelle (John) Ginley and step-grandparent to Emily Stevens, Allison (Brian) Harris, Madison Ginley and Brooklyn Ginley. Fred was a parental mentor and best friend to his nephews John (Marcia), Bruce and Mark Meissner, and will be sorely missed by his grand-niece and nephew; Jackie (Taylor) Basinger and Liam Meissner and great-nephew Aiden Basinger. Please consider planting a tree or donating to the American Cancer Society in his memory and name. Services will be private. Please leave a memory for the family on Fred's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. Arrangements entrusted to Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Homes. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
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Jeannine
April 24, 2021
Always smiling.
Jeannine
April 8, 2021
One of my fondest memories with my dad was his creation of "Popcorn Night", once a week my brother, sister and I would be bouncing around the kitchen stove, while my dad would be bouncing a kettle full of kernels over the flame. I was in charge of melting the butter, which was an somewhat of an honor, but maybe just a way to keep me busy. I am so blessed to have had the pleasure to reminisce the ole days of "popcorn night", and oh how sweet it was to listen to him share his secrets to making it absolutely perfect again!
Jill Pastorek
April 2, 2021
Jeannine, Nadine & Freddy,
I want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. Although I never met your dad, I know that his greatest contribution was bringing three wonderful children and three beautiful grandchildren into this world. I hope the good memories you share bring you peace. Xoxoxo
Jeannine
April 2, 2021
Mom, Dad, and Freddy on Wood Street
Freddy
April 1, 2021
Freddy
April 1, 2021
Freddy
April 1, 2021
Patty Hosmer
April 1, 2021
Patty Hosmer
April 1, 2021
Patty Hosmer
April 1, 2021
Patty Hosmer
April 1, 2021
Patty Hosmer
April 1, 2021
Patty Hosmer
April 1, 2021
Patty Hosmer
April 1, 2021
Arkansas travels
Good times!
Patty Hosmer
April 1, 2021
Good times.
Kathy Socha
April 1, 2021
I never met Fred but I know all of his children! They are all amazing souls especially Jeannine! My love and thoughts are with you and your family. Love you
Boys will be boys!
Patty Hosmer
April 1, 2021
You will be missed!
Jeannine Small
March 31, 2021
"Love Ya!"
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