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for Casey Fredericks
Valerie Weber
July 18, 2010
Casey was a wonderful neighbor and human being. We always swapped his fish for my homemade banana bread! We moved away when our girls were babies, but after deciding to move back to this same neighborhood myself with my now-teenage daughters, Stefanie and Carlie, the Fredericks were still consistent, supportive, and were even references again for me at OSUMC. Everyone who knows Casey always speaks of his generous and giving spirit. I am so delighted that my daughters had the opportunity to spend time with him again. I am honored to have known Casey, and our sincerest condolences are wished to Bonnie and family...
Harvey Morrison
February 25, 2010
I just found out about Casey's death and want to express my condolences. I had the privilege of serving as a wrestling manager from 1955-58 and enjoyed those years at Ohio State with Casey as a mentor. He was kind enough to write a recommendation to help me get into law school at The University of Michigan. God Bless him!
December 11, 2009
Dear Fredericks Family,
Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Although I had only met Casey on occasion, I heard his nsme frequently. My father, Frank Hrabley, was quite fond of Casey. They first connected at StMichael's Church where my dad had ushered many years, and was involved with an informal 'lunch bunch'. Catholic War Veterens, parish festivals and other related times where they might have worked together. Casey was one person who helped my father through grieving my mother. I am so grateful for Casey's presence in my father's life.
December 6, 2009
As a former Penn State wrestler, I knew well about the trio of wrestling coaches, "Doc" Speidel(Penn State), Rex Perry (Pitt) and Casey (OSU). They were great sportsmen, gentlemen, and mentors of young athletes.
God grant him rest.
George Smith, Columbus, OH
Beth Wilson
December 5, 2009
Dear Family,
My brother, Doug, and I lived next to Casey and Bonnie on Foster Avenue. We enjoyed many fish fries with Casey! He always had a smile on his face and was quick to tell a good story. We were all lucky to have known Casey.
Sincerely,
Beth Aschenbach Wilson
Marcella (& Marian) Lampe (Wren)
December 4, 2009
Many thoughts and prayers for your family. May you all be at peace.
joseph pataccaa
December 4, 2009
Dave, Fredricks family
i was fortunate to be a caddie and eventually work for casey as caddie master @ osu in the earley 60,s.
casey was a terriffic role model and a great person to be around as we were growing up
we were his "tigers". as i look back now to those days , it makes me realize just how fortunate we are to to have been influenced by Casey. i will dearly miss Casey as i miss those earley years he was part of my life
Joe & Jane de Roche
December 4, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Chuck Kerber
December 4, 2009
My condolences to the Fredericks family. I had Coach Casey Spring quarter 1976 for golf. He was a great instructor and person. I thank him for his service to our country and to the Ohio State University.
Carol Norris
December 4, 2009
Casey was always such a bright spot in my life while working as part of the staff in the School of HPER at The Ohio State University. He would brighten our offices when he came to visit. While I never participated in any of his ice fishing courses, the staff always enjoyed being treated to his fish fries. In my book, he was one of the good ones. I feel fortunate to have had him cross my path.
December 4, 2009
Gail: I attended Watterson with you and though we haven't seen each other in years, I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your father. May you and your family find comfort in the fact that he has not been welcomed home by his heavenly Father.
Carol (Judy) Stewart
December 3, 2009
Dear Bonnie & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Casey was a great man and role model. He would do anything to help others. He was also a big influence in my life. I have wonderful memories of my Brother, Grandpa Harvey, Casey and I all going fishing. From stories and jokes, to life lessons. Casey always new how to put a smile on your face. He has touched so many lives and will be dearly missed.
Casey, thank you for all the great memories.
Semper Fi,
Dominic Nebbergall
Sarah Stiles
December 3, 2009
Aunt Bonnie and Family, our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Sarah Stiles
(Bert and Louie's grandaughter)
December 3, 2009
Dear Bonnie & family --
Sincerest condolences from your many friends and volunteers at the Worthington Thrift Shop. Your husband, Casey, was always such a joy when he came in -- sometimes a joke, sometimes a story, but always with a smile and a twinkle in his eye. He will be missed by many people. Keep yourself strong and know we are thinking about you.
HELEN GERSI
President, Board of Directors
WORTHINGTON THRIFT SHOP
MIke
December 3, 2009
Casey was the caddymaster when I was an 11-year-old young caddy at the OSU golf course in the early 1960s, and I just wanted to pass on all these years later how much I appreciated - and still appreciate - his kindness, good humor and strength of character at the time.
Peter Gereluk
December 3, 2009
Dearest Family,
We will truly miss our fisherman and the friends that we have made through him. I hope he is still fishing.
Dan Cody
December 3, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Fredricks, Gail and Dave. He was not only "another father" a scout leader and my confirmation sponsor, he was the nicest man in the world to me a a great friend to my family. He was one of the pillars of St. Michael's church and school. He understood that compassion and discipine were both essential to personal development.His contributions to Ohio State and the community are too numerous to mention. I know the family as well as the community will miss this great man.
Michaela (Mickie) Jennings-Towers
December 3, 2009
To the Casey Fredericks family I want to extend my condolences to you on the passing of this really wonderful man. Mr. Fredericks and his family, particularly Gail, were a big part of my growing up years and I have such fond memories of that time.
December 3, 2009
Dear Bonnie and family, It was a pleasure to know Casey. I was on the wrestling team from '53-'58. When my mom passed away I was told, "you have to die to get to heaven" . You and your family are in our prayers. Pat Palumbo
December 2, 2009
It was always a pleasure spending time with Casey. On his visits to our school he not only took care of ordering our wrestling mats but spent time talking about wrestling and his fishing trips with students and teachers. If Casey met you once, he always remembered you and always cared about how you and your family were doing. He will be missed! Doug Short-Marion
Tom TD Talbott
December 2, 2009
Casey was a good man.
His main "misson statement" in 1958 was "In Ohio ,every high school that
has a football team should/will have a wrestling team".
He worked hard for that goal and look how it has come close to being obtained.
Casey helped me choose coaching wrestling for a career,encouraged me to achieve and was part of the years I had coaching young men (forty years as a head coach and eight as an assistant).
I salute Casey Fredericks and thank him for his "mark " that he made on many of us.
Thanks Case and God Bless You.
Your friend.
Tom TD Talbott
December 2, 2009
I had the privilege of knowing and talking with Casey over several years. He was always a credit to the University, the sport of wrestling, and his profession. We will miss him.
Cal Adams, Marysville
Kurt Hansen
December 2, 2009
Casey was one of my favorite teachers at OSU in the 60's. Always happy, always polite, always positive. I felt good being around him. Truely his life had meaning. You knew he loved teaching, loved wrestling. But most of all he loved people. God Bless you Casey. You will be missed.
Nancy Nebbergall
December 2, 2009
Dear Bonnie and family,
It was with great sorrow I heard about the passing of Casey. You have my deepest sympathy, but I know now he's with my mom and dad in heaven and my dad has his fishing buddy beside him. Casey never failed to bring a smile to my face and his hugs made you feel warm and loved. He will be greatly missed.
Love and Prayers,
Nancy Leggette-Nebbergall and Family
December 2, 2009
I send me best wishes to the Fredericks family. Coach was a friend of my dads way back in the "60s. I only met him once but he remembered my dad.
Matt Bell
Pat Stegman
December 2, 2009
Casey was my favorite usher at church and knew everything about wrestling too...the community has lost a valued member.
December 2, 2009
Dear Fredericks Family,
Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Casey Fredericks. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.
Sincerely,
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Blue Star Mothers
Columbus, OH
David Camaione
December 2, 2009
To Mrs. Bonnie Fredericks,
It is with extreme sadness we heard of Casey's passing. I do not have to tell you how much he has influenced my life. I could write pages about what he meant to me and how much he taught me about life in general. The wrestling part was important, and he did well in that category, but his impact was significant on and off the mats. He was a true gentlemen who educated us about how to live a good life, and the importance of our faith, our family and our friends.
He was a wonderful role model and he gave so many of us proper direction when, at a time in our lives, it was so dearly needed. Casey was a positive person, even tempered, always showing the sportsmanship side of his demeanor, and seldom if ever did we hear a curse word uttered from his lips.
Going first class was an important aspect of his teaching, he often said "it only costs a few more cents". In other words try to carry yourself with dignity and honor; be kind to others even when they do not necessarily respond in kind; don't forget to give back; remember those who helped you get to the next level; and expressing your thanks should be said often.
He cared deeply that we worked hard to obtain our degrees and spoke repeatedly about the tremendous value of the education we were getting from Ohio State. Paraphrasing his words, he felt strongly that the education we acquired would help elevate us to the highest level in life we wished to personally pursue; that it would open doors and would provide us the opportunity for achievement and success; and that it would give us the where-with-all to establish an economic base to provide the best possible life for our families.
I will miss him, however his spirit will live within me the rest of my life. He lived the good life. His life is a torch, for the many of us fortunate to have had him touch our lives, that will shine brightly forever.
He was a very good man who married well and raised a wonderful family.
Our love to you during, this time and always.
Dave and Judi Camaione
Julie Brittenham-Wagner
December 2, 2009
Dear Mrs. Fredericks,
I am so sorry to see your wonderful husband Casey has left this world. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Because of your generosity and energy I have many very happy memories as a girl scout with you as my Girl Scout Troop Leader. Your husband Casey was always so cheerful and friendly. You two were the best example of a happily married couple, that I had. Your contribution to helping us girls grow into women cannot be underestimated. Thank you so much!
I hope to see you Friday PM at Novak. You and Casey and Mary will always be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Julie Brittenham Wagner
Rick Baker
December 2, 2009
Casey, you will be missed. Thank you for all you did for the wrestling community. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Roger Branham
December 2, 2009
Casey was just a great person, very caring of others. He would do absolutely anything he could to help someone. He made a huge difference in my life, and I'm sure the lives of many. I have so many fond memories, and I am especially appreciative that I had the opportunity to spend time with him recently. I will miss his pleasant, respectful demeanor and funny quips. RIP coach, you should be proud. You touched the lives of many, lived a full life, and can now enjoy your much deserved place in heaven.
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