Fred Sundstrom Obituary

CHILLICOTHE - Fred Daniel Sundstrom Jr., 84, of North Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Chillicothe, passed away at 9 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Hope Hospice in North Fort Myers, Fla.

He was born on Aug. 1, 1927, to Fred D. and Violet H. (Jackson) Sundstrom. He married Nancy Nash on July 30, 1966, in Peoria, Ill.

Fred is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; one daughter, Gina (Brien) Dunphy; one son, Tony (Carol) Nacarato; and two granddaughters, Daniah (Dan) Robb and Gabriela Nacarato. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Parker, Gabriel and Vayda Robb; as well as two sisters, Jean Duncan and Deanna Collins; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Fred graduated from San Leandro High School in California as salutatorian of his class, and then went on to graduate from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in Metallurgy. He also earned a master's degree from Bradley University. He was very learned in physics, mathematics and engineering.

As a young man, Fred served his country in World War II in the U.S. Navy and during the Korean War in the U.S. Army.

Then he went to work for the Philco Corporation in Providence, R.I. A few years later he accepted a job with Caterpillar Tractor Company. He was a research engineer there for many years.

He retired around 1984 and continued to live a productive life. In 1990, he and his wife moved to North Fort Myers, Fla.

Fred had a keen sense of humor, a brilliant mind, a love of learning and teaching, a knowledge of seven languages and was the most humble, gentle man one could know. He loved his family and friends deeply. He will be missed by all who knew him.

A private family service will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria. Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Peoria Journal Star on Apr. 22, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Fred Sundstrom

9 Entries

Helen Foster

April 26, 2012

Fred was such a gentleman. We loved and appreciated him so much here at Good Shepherd UMC. Please know that you are all in our prayers.

Glennas Walker

April 24, 2012

Gina, Very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I will always remember him teaching my Sunday school class at Mossville Methodist Church. He made us memorize the books of the bible, and I still can recite them! RIP Mr. Sundstrom.

Janet Morton

April 23, 2012

Fred became a positive addition to our extended family when he wed cousin Nancy in 1966. We will miss him with his very congenial and thoughtful ways---- always a gentleman.
May he rest in Peace. Janet & Harley

Lauri (Killion) Long

April 22, 2012

Nancy, Gina and Tony~
I have so many memories of Fred but never do I remember him ever even raising his voice. The stories I could tell about him, he was entertaining when he wanted to be. He will be missed greatly. My heart felt condolences to all of you.

Angie and Tom Tracy

April 22, 2012

Gina, I am thinking of you and your family during thisdifficult time. Such a nice obituary for your father. Hugs to you my friend!

Joe Kozlevcar

April 22, 2012

I worked with Fred at Cat in the 1970's. He was a perfect gentleman with never a bad word for anyone. He was brilliant and along with Dr. Ernie Landon and Bill Brown, was responsible for many advances at Cat. I will remember him in my prayers.

Barie Fez-Barringten

April 19, 2012

Dear Sister Nancy,
Sister Christina and I extend our condolences.
Be comforted by the love of Jesus Christ!
His love is with you and Brother Fred.
Love en Agape
Rev.Barie Fez-Barringten

Judy and Jim Stephenson

April 18, 2012

Dear Nancy, Jim and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your children. We loved Fred so much -- no matter what he was going through, he was ALWAYS the gentleman, with a smile on his face and kind words. He kept on going when others would just give up, and he went through a lot in the past few years. We will miss him. With love and blessings, Judy and Jim Stephenson

Holly Adornato (Ball)

April 18, 2012

Thinking of all the love I feel for the family and so glad to have known Fred, and been a part of the the family. I remember going to fireworks. Sleep overs and so many fond memories and how much fun I had there and Love your family with all my heart. I will be praying for you all and be thinking of you. I feel like I am part of your family and I feel the pain of losing a member of my family. Bless you all and peace be with you and I will light a candle and put you in my prayers. Tony and Gina are like a brother and sister to me. I love you both dearly. Nancy I always felt spoiled when I was over there. My heart goes out to you and I will be praying for you to be at peace and I hope you reach out to me if you need to. My dad got choked up when I told him what happened. On his behalf and Dinah They send their sympathies as well. I am sure you are in their thoughts and prayers also.

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