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Fredrick L. Arthur

1942 - 2018

Fredrick L. Arthur obituary, 1942-2018, Sacramento, CA

BORN

1942

DIED

2018

Fredrick Arthur Obituary

Fredrick L. Arthur, 76, son of Chester and Loraine Arthur, born January 24, 1942, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 6, 2018 after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. "Fred" was a longtime resident of Sacramento. Following in his dad's footsteps, he joined the Sacramento Police Department in 1963. After serving more the 30 years with the SPD, he retired as Deputy Chief of Police in 1993. Within those years, Fred earned a BA in criminal justice, graduated from the FBI Academy, and taught at the CHP Academy. Fred was very involved with the Pig Bowl, as well as one of the founders of Crime Alert. Fred is survived by his daughters, Kelli and April; grandsons, Garrett, Derek, Colton; his beloved dog, Herman; and the ""Angel" always by his side, Susan; and many other relatives and friends. Services to be held at Saint Michaels Episcopal Church, 2140 Mission Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608 on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 10:30am, reception to follow. At Fred's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Crime Alert/Crime Stoppers www.gofundme.com/sacramento-valley-crime-alert

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Dec. 16, 2018.

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Rich and Peggy Gregson

December 20, 2018

Our sincerest condolences to the Arthur family and friends. Fred made very significant contributions to law enforcement. Fond memories of Fred will be shared by his friends and colleagues.

Jeffrey Kruithoff

December 20, 2018

On behalf of the Executive Board and our 17,000 members from 172 countries of the FBI National Academy. I extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of our friend and Session 146 member Frederick.

Jeff Kruithoff
National Chaplain

December 17, 2018

Fred and I both grew up on Serra Way in Sacramento. My condolences to the family.
DeeAnne Domich Jessup

Solon "Doc" Wisham

December 17, 2018

Fred was the definition of "a cop's cop". The color Blue ran in his veins. May God Bless his love ones.

Val Schiele

December 16, 2018

Have known Fred for more than 40 years. Worked with, around and for him. A good man who will be missed. RIP my friend.

December 16, 2018

One of my first training officers. Worked for Fred in training. Fine officer and good friend . He will be missed. Rest In Peace .
B.M.

Dave and Louise Wilson

December 16, 2018

Our condolences to Fred's family. He was a good friend and a real credit to the Sacramento Police Department. You will be dearly missed and never forgotten, my friend. Rest in Peace, Fred.

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Service

10:30 a.m.

Saint Michaels Episcopal Church

2140 Mission Avenue, Carmichael, CA

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