Frederick I. Ordway III

My sincere sympathy in losing a most talented, dedicated scientist and historian. I will remember Fred for his help with the placement of my husband, Saunders' professional papers in the UAH Salmon Library. May you find solace in all the great contributions Fred has made in the space program.
Sincerely,
Elissa T. Kramer

My sincere condolence to the Ordway family in the passing of Fred. Saunders Kramer, my deceased husband,was one of the many colleagues that Fred shared their many stories, and expertise on space exploration. I am especially indebted to Fred for his gracious assistance with the placement of my husband's professional papers in the UAH library archives. I have fond memories of the many occasions we met and engaged in space conversations. May his family find solace in the great contributions...

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your wonderful father. We regret that we were on a plane for Germany, otherwise we would have attended the celebration of life. We will visit upon our return to Huntsville in early 2015. Be strong in this time of great sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Fred, and your entire family. Barbara Hoelzer-Beck & Klaus-Peter Beck.

In 1970 Fred got a letter from an upstart kid who was starting as a writer and wanted to research some of materials on 2001 while in Huntsville to do a story on Skylab. Fred graciously invited me to come by his office at UAH and helped start my career as a science writer. About 14 years later he invited me to work with him on revising the History of Rocketry and Space Travel that he and Wernher von Braun had written in the 1960s. I know that I am just one of many people whom he helped over...

My father, Peer Fossen, was the assistant editor of Missiles and Rockets Magazine & worked with Mr. Ordway in the late 50s.

I didn't know dad all that well and this period of time of his life was a mystery to me. I wasn't born until 1961 & he passed away 30 years ago.

For sometime now, I've wanted to know much more about dad and what he did before I was born.

Mr. Ordway was a vital link to dad and to those mid 50s Washington DC era stories that he shared with me....

My sincere condolences to Fred's Family.

Fred worked with my dad, Erik Bergaust, Per Fossen and Dr. von Braun. I remember my dad always having great respect for Fred. He was a brilliant man who used his keen intelligence with generosity and positivity.

Kind regards,

Christine Bergaust

Dear Albert, I moved from Huntsville in 1988. I read about your father and wanted you and your family to know I am thinking about you. Frederick was such an active person, playing tennis often. Your dad was handsome, intelligent and so well educated. He was a fine person and will be missed.
Take care, you siblings will have to make an effort to be close. Without parents this can be difficult.
Affectionately, Nancy Robinson Atlanta

Fred was a true national treasure and a really great guy. He was always so happy to see you. We would all do well if we could pick up just a glimer of his good nature.