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Frederick Egeler Obituary
Fred was born in Leland on Dec. 14, 1934, to Leonard and Agnes (Korson) Egeler. On Nov. 6, 1976, Fred married the former Pennie Oberg in Traverse City.
Fred served his country as a master sergeant in the United States Air Force, with active duty during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Fred continued with the Air Force for over 20 years until his retirement in 1973.
After retirement, Fred refused to slow down, working as a school bus driver and later with Great Northwest Tour and Travel.
He was a member of the Korean War Veterans Association, the Eagles, American Legion and an active member of Cherryland VFW Post 2780, where he served as past Quarter Master.
In earlier years, Fred could often be found on a snowmobile, which led to his involvement with the Michigan Snowmobile Association, as well as his help in initiating many of the trails in East Bay Township and the Snow Spiders.
Fred enjoyed playing and watching golf and was a big fan of the Detroit Pistons and our own Traverse City Beach Bums. Through it all, Fred loved spending time with his family and friends, enjoying a good meal and drink at Peegeo's.
Fred is survived by his wife, Pennie; daughters, Lorraine Goff and Denise (David) Arbuckle, both of Hot Springs, Ark., and Juli (Mike) VanPelt of Traverse City; sons, Frank Egeler of Escanaba and Chris (Deb) Egeler of Interlochen; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barb (Darryl) Rose and Betty (Robert) Dault; four brothers, Robert Egeler, Alvin (Jan) Egeler, Donald (Clara) Egeler and Richard (Harriet) Egeler; many nieces and nephews; as well as many other loving family members and friends.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Leonard Egeler Jr.; and sister and brother-in-law, Beverly (Don) Haney.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or the charity of one's choice.
Visitation for family and friends will take place today, Nov. 9, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, also at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Egeler
Mary Hansen
December 9, 2006
Penny and Family,
So sorry to hear about Fred. Know that you can lean on your friends and family, to ease your heavy hearts. Prayers and love sent your way.
Dee Osburn
November 15, 2006
Mike, Juli and family,
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dee (from Courtade Elem.)
Dee Osburn
November 15, 2006
Mike, Juli and family,
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dee(from Courtade Elem.)
Andrea and Steve Novarro
November 13, 2006
Penny, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We truely have wonderful memories of you and Fred at Peegeos. I will never forget Fred and Elmer (apparently Elmer is what he called himself when he was talking to himself). The laughter filled rooms when Fred was in it.
With Love and Deepest Sympathy, our hearts are with you!!
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Tom Thomas
November 12, 2006
Our prayers are with you Penny
Much love
Tom and Dianna Thomas
Amanda Thornton
November 11, 2006
Hey gramma its amanda. I found the website since I couldnt make it there. Im gonna miss grandpa so much and I will finish my training and be thinking of him the whole time. This ones for him. I love you, Pv2 Amanda Thornton (Gautreaux)
Susan Averill Ewing
November 11, 2006
Pennie, I am so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis & karen O'Toole
November 10, 2006
Don & Clara: Karen & I are very sorry to hear aout the loss of your brother. Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.God Bless you.
Doug & Cheryl Weathers
November 9, 2006
From teaching Snowmobile Safety Classes to Driving the bus to the Races and everything in between, always a great guy! His presence will be missed by so many different groups. Our Sympathy to all.
Nancy Scott Andy Johnson
November 9, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rod and Alice Koehler
November 9, 2006
We feel priviledged to have been in Freddie's life. We will miss his friendship. Even though Freddie is gone, we will still be laughing with him when we recall the many great times we've enjoyed with him. Rod would go to Freddie's garage, which he fondly refered to as his "after hours hardware store", and tip a few beers and share stories with Fred. He would always come back laughing, several times forgetting what he went to borrow!
Pennie, we are always here for you.
We love you,
Rod and Alice Koehler
Andy Johnson & Nancy Scott
November 9, 2006
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
George and Susan VanKersen
November 9, 2006
We have treasured Fred's friendship and are incredibly saddened by this loss of a dear, dear friend (and sparring partner for George)! We are all so lucky to have have known and enjoyed Fred... there were always smiles and laughter in the room when Fred was in it. A very endearing trait of Fred's is that he was just as happy to poke fun at himself as at anyone or anything else.
Fred worked hard and devoted time to things he believed in. His efforts were fruitful and will continue to benefit others long after he is gone.
Pennie, know that you are in our thoughts, and call on us if you need anything at all.
Much love and sympathy,
Carol & Tom Bullamore-Neely
November 9, 2006
I remeber the first time we met Fred. We were going to put him through the wringer to make sure he was right for one of our best friends. We loved him from the start...........Thank you Fred for the memories.
Carol, Tom and family
haley laforest
November 9, 2006
im as shocked as everybody im goin to miss him he was my favorite grampa ever...
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