Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Jan 16, 1939 – Nov 13, 2021
FRED A. RACE, age 82, of Strongsville, Ohio, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 13, surrounded by his wife and children. Beloved husband of Betsy (nee Pappas); loving father of Adam (Elizabeth Goodwin) and Nora (Chris Arrietta); proud grandfather of Victoria and James Race and Jack Ferenczy; dear brother of Eve Smith (Myron, deceased) and Dennis (Kathy, deceased). Fred was born and raised in Cleveland and attended Collinwood High School. He was a lifetime iron worker and proud member of Iron Workers Local 17, which allowed him to accumulate many unique stories about his time working at places such as the salt mine beneath Lake Erie, Key Tower, Perry Nuclear Power Plant, and the original I-480 bridge. Fred had a vast knowledge of sports, Cleveland, and geographical trivia. He will be remembered by many as a loving father and husband, avid storyteller, fisherman, and jokester. Fred was truly a man of steel. Services were private. There will be a Celebration of Fred’s Life on his birthday, January 16, 2022 (details to be announced). Memorial donations may be directed to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org
Read MoreSo many fond memories of Freddy over 56 years. Will never forget all his stories and, of course, his puns and jokes. Rest in peace dear friend.
Jim and Karen
December 12, 2021
To know Fred was to love Fred.....worked with Fred at the Board of Elections. What a great man! Also would see him around Strongsville and at the Landmark garden store. He will be missed
Bob Ross
November 18, 2021 | Strongsville, OH | Acquaintance
We were so sad to hear of Mr. Race's passing. The staff loved seeing him at the Strongsville Branch Library. We enjoyed helping him with his library requests for funny puns! He was a treasure and we will miss him dearly!
Heather Timko
November 18, 2021 | Strongsville, OH
I have so many wonderful memories of my neighbor Freddy from my childhood! To name a few: Freddy teaching us to feed chickadees from our hands; his truly cringe-worthy jokes; his myriad contests with all
of his puns; most of all his ready smile, laugh and devotion to his beloved wife Betsy and children. He was one in a million and will be surely missed. May he Rest In Peace. He and his family will be in our prayers.
Lina Simms
November 17, 2021 | Lakewood, OH | Friend
