South Elgin, Illinois
William "Bill" James Fredendall of South Elgin, Ill., passed away on Jan. 30, 2014, following complications from surgery. He was 76. Loved ones will remember him for the way he lived his life - with gusto, generosity and humor. He leaves behind his loving wife, Fran; sister, Janet Freeland;...
Read MoreFran,I can not believe it has been seven years already. It's strange how sometimes a loss feels like forever and other times it feels just like yesterday. I am sure you miss Bill everyday. You have many great memories I can only imagine. Bill was such an adventurist. I think of him often. Hope and pray you and your family are all well!
Linda Seablom
February 03, 2021 | St Charles, IL | Friend
Fran, I am so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I just found out today from Dave Zilch.Sending prayers your way! Linda Seablom
October 21, 2014
If I could change a few variables, I would be there at the services today to represent the Pribnow family. I am the youngest of the kids (at 55) and grew up knowing Bill, though I never knew him as my brothers did. I consider Bill a family friend and sure there are many stories we have to tell of him. He made a point to be at our parents' funerals and attended my wedding. I am sorry we are not there today. Loving thoughts from the Pribnows.
Ann Meseck
April 06, 2014 | Sheboygan, WI
Growing up it was always a delight to get a visit from cousin Bill and to the day he died that never changed. He always had a line that would make you laugh. A man with that kind of wit will be missed. There is no doubt that there is a whole lot of laughter going on in heaven!
Jeff Eckdhal
February 27, 2014 | Downers Grove, IL
What a great guy!!! He will surely be missed by all of us in the Delta family, and certainly all of us who had the pleasure of getting to know him in the "d" pilot class of 1964.
Jack Slaton
February 18, 2014
All I can say is Lord be ready for the wild man.
michael boden
February 13, 2014 | Roatan Honduras
My condolences to Bill's family. It was always fun to fly with Bill and learn of his latest endeavors. The authentic Teepee out west always provided for great stories. I certainly enjoyed flying with Bill over the years and he will be missed. A true ORD legend.
Bob Lomba
February 11, 2014 | Roswell, GA
I flew DC-9 co-pilot for the "One of a Kind" Bill Fredendall; A great guy. Ken Thomas
February 10, 2014
Fran, Our sincere condolences to you and all of Bills family. I first met Bill when we were 2nd Lts. In the Marine Corps, at Cherry Point. Then to my surprise, when I was hired by Delta, Bill was at the Chicago base, but hired a few years ahead of me. We lived fairly close to each other he in Wayne and Loretta and I in Bartlett, so we got together often. He got to know Loretta and I quite well, and our dog Taco just loved it when he would drop by. We also flew several time together on the...
Bill Brindell
February 10, 2014 | Huntley, IL
