Hudson, Ohio
of Hudson OH, 77, died at home on July 16, 2018 with his family by his side. Frese was a renowned psychologist, who served as Director of Psychology at Western Reserve Psychiatric Hospital from 1980 to 1995. As a fierce advocate for the rights and dignity of the mentally ill, Fred delivered over...
Read MoreI remember Fred dancing at the Celebrate Recovery event in Illinois sometime in 2004-5. He was joyful. I still quote him and suggest readings by Fred to families and peers in North Carolina.
Virginia Goldrick
July 13, 2022 | Other
Fred Frese changed my life. In 1996, He challenged me and others to personally testify to the reality of recovery in my own life. I have been a recovery support specialist in Illinois, and am now starting a new life in North Carolina as a peer support specialist. I rejoiced in the sight of Fred dancing with friends in Illinois' Celebrate Recovery festivities a few years later. What an inspiration he was!
Virginia Goldrick
July 11, 2021 | Work
He changed my life -for the better. I will always be grateful.
Virginia Goldrick
October 26, 2020 | Acquaintance
have worked for Fred almost 30 years of my life it was a great pleasure to not to call him a warrior in the fight in mental health he was also my friend. He showed me how to be a voice for the mentally ill that could not speak for themselves, penny it is hard to believe it been a year and I still think of him on a daily bases as I talk on the issue of mental health
David Nelson
July 11, 2019 | Louisville, KY | Friend
Penny, you and your children have been in many thoughts and prayers this past
year. We are certain Fred is with you, giving you the strength and courage to
carry on the work you had both planned for. What an incredible couple.
Much love,
Kathy and Frank
Kathy Michels
July 11, 2019 | East Amherst, OH | Friend
sorry, I just got this sent to me Penny I will miss Fred he was always kind to me and my mother Karen Thomas. it was a privilege to fight alongside your husband to fight for the rights of the mentally ill.
David Nelson
March 01, 2019 | Louisville, KY
I am so sorry that I was not aware of Fred's illness and passing,
It was my luck and honor to have met Fred and sit in the glow of his knowledge and humanism.
For those that wondered how Fred could do what he did, and have the passion and drive for his goal probably did not know that Fred was a MARINE - MARINE CAPT.! As much as he loved and worked for those in the mental health communities, Fred's admitted that his greatest love and achievement was that he was a...
Chuck DuVall
November 10, 2018 | Uniontown, OH
I am so so sorry, very easily the best speaker I have ever seen, so thankful to have met him and hear him speak. Condolences to his family. Bob Conkey
robert conkey
September 06, 2018 | Youngstown, OH
Thank you Fred, You will always be an inspiration to many people. Because of you, I was able to hold on to hope.
Peggy Rahman
President, NAMI Alameda County
August 16, 2018
