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Robert FREDERICKSEN Obituary
A native of Iowa, he was a resident of Newport News for 38 years. He served his country for more than 20 years in the U.S. Army and also retired from AAFES after 26 years. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 368.
PaPa loved nothing more than his family. He was the second son of Elmer and Velma Fredericksen, who preceded him in death.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 51 years, Rosel; three devoted daughters, Linda Morris (Henry), Karen K. Sirk (Matt), both of Newport News, and Bobbie Gore of Yorktown; five adoring granddaughters, Tiffany Krapes (Mat) of Virginia Beach, Michelle Hicks (Jason) of San Diego, Calif., Angela Lee (Matt) of Newport News, Kristina Neuhart (Ryan) of Williamsburg, and Alicia Andrus (James) of Temple, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Jayden and Jemma Lee of Newport News, who were the lights of his life; three brothers, Art Fredericksen (Sandy), Donny Fredericksen (Mary), and Jerry Fredericksen (Lori); three sisters, Sarah Hellyer (Bill), Louella Hargens (Bill), all of Iowa, and Betty Riley (Lorenz) of Nebraska; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, followed by a memorial service, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, with burial in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Chaplain Nat Milton will officiate.
The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Drs. Hitchens, Asnar and Smuggler of the Hampton VA Medical Center; Drs. Goodman and Cortina, and staff of the Hampton VA Palliative Hospice Unit, for the special care they provided to our PaPa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Foundation for Parkinson's Disease, West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032.
Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, is handling the arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert FREDERICKSEN
MICHAEL, DONNA THORSON
January 1, 2010
OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU, CHERISH THE MEMORIES ALWAYS.
WE LOVE YOU ALL,
LOVE MICHAEL AND DONNA THORSON AND FAMILY.
Donna Andrews
December 23, 2009
Dear Mrs. Fredericksen and Family, I have just found out about the passing of PaPa Fredericksen. I loved him very much and always looked forward to seeing and talking with him. He was a kind and generous soul and he will be sorely missed. The world will be a sadder place without him but I will always hold tight to my memories of the short times we had together. I have many crafts that he gave to me and I will cherish them always. It helps to remember that he is in the arms of Jesus and that you will see him again. All my love and prayers, Donna Andrews (Mares Exterminating Co.)
December 23, 2009
Rosel,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Know that we are here for you just like you were here for us...
Love - The Heisers (Oma, Jimmy, Heather and the boys)
maria morrison
December 22, 2009
liebe rosel und kinder. es tut mir sehr leid auf dein ferfluss von bob. wenn alles ueber ist rufe mich an. es tut mir leid das du mich nicht ereischt hattest, wie du angerufen hattest. es gruesst dich mariannne
December 22, 2009
To Mrs. Rosel and family know that you all are in my prayers that PaPa suffer no more. After working with Bobbie your wonderful daughter; I believe that this family is a great family. Loving people who has truly shown their love to me and many. So in the time of your going through I show my love to each of you and my prayers for strength. God Bless each of you. Rest in Peace PaPa
The McNair's Family
December 21, 2009
Rosel And family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
Your extended Family The American Legion Post 368.
Commander
Buddy J. Dingle
For God And Country
December 21, 2009
Rosel And Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May god bless you and be with you and your family in your time of grief.
Buddy And Angelene Dingle
doris alves
December 21, 2009
Dear Rosel, you do know that Bob is at peace now and that will help you. Stay close to your family...they will give you the support you need. It is hard to travel the road when you have lost the love of your life. You are in my prayers. doris
December 21, 2009
Dear Rosel, you do know that Bob is at peace now and that will help you in the days to come. Stay strong and stay close to your family, you will need their support. It is a hard road we travel when we lose the love of our life. My prayers are with you. doris
The Tisdales
December 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sorry for your loss.
~Tisdale family
December 20, 2009
Aloha Rosel and Family,
I will say a special prayer for Bob, and may God Bless all of you. In part, "soft and safe to Thee my Brother be Thy Resting Place.....until then, Dear Brother, until then, Farewell".
Stan Takeuchi Newport News
Peter Kullmann
December 20, 2009
Unser aufrichtiges Beileid aus Germany
gruß Geli und Peter
Sandi Berry-Shooter
December 20, 2009
Rosel,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May god bless you and be with you and your family in your time of grief.
Love,
Sandi and the boys
Kelli Richardson
December 20, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my thoughts.
MARIAN NOVAK
December 20, 2009
ROSEL & FAMILY
MY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
(FORMERLY 0F LYNCHBURG)
December 19, 2009
Dear Rosell,I have the most sincere sympathy for you and your family. the lost of a loved one is never easy. may God bless and take care of you through your time of grief. Our prayers are with you always. love Chi Chi and family. (The Fuller family)
LTC Vernita Anderson-Manning
December 19, 2009
Rosel and family, Bob was very special to me and my family. We loved him dearly and will truly miss him. He was a true friend to Willie. You are in our prayers always. May God bless and keep you through this difficult and sad time.
Love You!
December 19, 2009
I only knew you and your precious husband, father a short time as a volunteer at PCP unit of Hampton VA, but your devotion, love and compassion were palpable. I extend my sincere sympathy to each of you. May you give your grief the time and space grieving needs...Sincerely, Molly Edgette
Gloria & Bob Coelho
December 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You know I am there if you need to talk.
Ken Turner
December 18, 2009
Although this is a difficult time please find peace in the knowledge of God's promise of the resurrection. Keep your memories close to your heart as we will do the same. Your dad was a great friend and although the years have seperated us, we have never forgotten.
Our sincere love,
Peggy Carstens
December 18, 2009
Dear Betty Riley & family, you are kept in my prayer during this difficult time.
Rose & Artie Bonevich
December 18, 2009
Prayers go out to the Family and Friends of Robert. He will be missed.
He is with God and in Peace.
God Bless.
Margaret Tyndall
December 18, 2009
Dear Omi,Linda and family. My prayers are with you as you face this difficult time. It is never easy losing a parent. I pray the good times you had bring peace and comfort to you all in the days ahead.
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