Oakham/detroit, Mi, Massachusetts
1925 - 2016
Frederick Carl Matthaei, Jr.Oakham/Detroit, MI - Frederick Carl Matthaei, Jr. passed peacefully on June 2nd, 2016, surrounded by his family, overlooking beautiful Brooks Pond. He was 90 years old. He is survived by his brother Konrad Matthaei; his sister-in-law Joan Anneberg; his four daughters,...
Read MoreI only met Fred a few times while I was buyer at Betty's Grocery Store. I knew he had done big things, and as a student at Wayne State, knew a building was named for them, and of Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Reading of his life, I wish I'd known him better and that he'd written a book. What a life well-lived!
Kathy Conners
September 05, 2020 | Acquaintance
The Green family sends their warm regards to the Matthaei's with wonderful memories from Covington Road and Birmingham days. Love, Betsy, Bill, Bruce and Bobbie Green
Elizabeth Green
September 09, 2016 | Brookline, MA
My condolences to his family and friends. As an alum, almost lifetime resident of the area, and longtime season pass holder at Radrick Farms, I am grateful for all of the families contributions (was not aware of the involvement with the Huron Valley Humane Society and Parker Mill). A life well lived.
Chip Elgass
June 23, 2016 | Webster Township, Whitmore L, MI
I never knew you, but I am an employee at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Thank you for all the work that you did to help make this a world class institution! You will be missed.
Yousef Rabhi
June 21, 2016 | Ann Arbor, MI
The 50th Anniversary of the Radrick Farms Golf Course was observed informally at the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor. To view the video recording of the program, log on to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np5gfKo0WpA
Dale R. Leslie
June 19, 2016 | Ann Arbor (Dixboro), MI
My condolences to all Fred's family and close friends. I still remember his wife Malora from the Pond here, and that she and my Mother had the same health food passion early on in the 1970s and '80s. I enjoyed discussing mutual issues with Fred, we would challenge each other, mistrust one another a little, but became more comfortable interacting as time passed. Fred was a gifted man, and I enjoyed his stories about business, engineering and the old days of politics with Gov. George Romney. I...
Dana George Reed
June 11, 2016 | Spencer, MA
You will be missed, I am so glad I met you and am a part of your vision BAC.....
Terri Hayosh
June 11, 2016 | Bloomfield Hills, MI