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Frederick Wakeman Obituary

Wakeman, Frederick J.

Frederick J. Wakeman, son of Fred O. Wakeman and Blossom (Couvillion) Wakeman, passed away unexpectedly at St. Vincent Hospital on December 23, 2012.

Fred was born on March 19, 1928 in St. Louis, MO. Fred married Carol L. Muraski on September 15, 1958 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Green Bay, WI.

Fred was a 1950 graduate of St. Norbert College in Economics. He showed exceptional professional success throughout his long career at Green Bay Packaging. He joined the company in 1953 as a management trainee after distinguished service as a Lieutenant in the Army Infantry during the Korean War. During his 42 year career with Green Bay Packaging he served in many positions, retiring in 1994 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Fred was an active volunteer, serving as president of many organizations including the St. Norbert College Alumni Board, the Wausau Area Chamber of Commerce, the Wausau Country Club, and the Oneida Country Club. Professionally, he had been Director of the National Fiber Box Association, the International Case Association, and International Corrugated Packaging Foundation.

During his career, he wrote articles for a number of professional publications on the converting and corrugated industry. Fred also served as a Director for Associated Bank of Green Bay and the Northeastern Wisconsin Economic Development Association. He was a member of St. Norbert College President's Club and received the National Alumni Board of St. Norbert College Alma Mater Award.

Fred was a long time member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in De Pere, where he attended mass daily. Fred was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed travelling, playing golf, reading and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Fred is survived by his wife, of 54 years, Carol, of Green Bay. He is also survived by four children: son, John Wakeman, his wife, Barbara, and their children, Brett and Abby, of Cockeysville, MD; daughter, Julie Spear, and her two sons, Andrew and Daniel, of Wausau, WI; daughter, Jennifer Considine, her husband, Richard, and their daughter, Meghan, of Cohasset, MA; and daughter, Jill Toomey, her husband, Daniel, and their son, Jack, of Wellesley, MA.

Visitation for Fred J. Wakeman will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church on the St. Norbert Campus in De Pere, with Rev. Richard Getchel officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be forwarded to St. Vincent Hospital Cancer Research Institute or the Bay Area Humane Society.

The Wakeman family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at St. Vincent Hospital for the compassionate care Fred was given. We would also like to thank them for the comfort and support the family received during this very difficult time.



Published by Wausau Daily Herald from Dec. 25 to Dec. 26, 2012.
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I am sorry to hear of your loss. I work in the Corporate office of GBP and remember Mr. Wakeman quite well. He was a caring man and a good leader for the company. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Carolyn Bickel

January 3, 2013

Jenny,
A sad way to catch up after the years,my prayers go out to you and your family

Al Dasse

December 28, 2012

Surely great memories of the Wakeman Family times in Wausau. Mr Wakeman was always a kind person. And, one of my first customers in my new sales career,
dating back 40+ years.

Thank you Mr Wakeman for the friendship
extended to my parents and the whole Hadley family.

Mark Hadley

December 27, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Keeping the Wakeman family in our thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Weber
T. Rowe Price
Baltimore, MD

December 27, 2012

Dear Carol and family, I was so sorry to read of Fred's death! Such a nice man, who will be greatly missed. Carol, I hope many of your family and friends will lift you up during these next difficult days. Fondly, Bunny Burris

Bunny Burris

December 26, 2012

Thinking of you all, during this difficult time. So sorry to hear about the rather sudden passing of your Dad/husband. Such a Good, gentle man. May the Grace of our Heavenly Father wrap you in peace,and provide you with strength in the days ahead. Blessings always~

Lori Cuene

December 26, 2012

To the Fredrick J. Wakeman Family,

Dear Carol and Family,

We here in Sun Lakes are saddened to hear of the passing of our close friend Fred. We will miss him at our golf outings, Wednesday night golf group and dinners, and our daily personal contacts. We pray for you and your family at this most difficult time.
Love and prayers,

Steve and Ginny Dykema

December 26, 2012

Our condolences on the loss of a good man. I worked with Fred for several years at GBP and really enjoyed his advice and council.

David Borowski

December 26, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John and Fay Callahan

December 26, 2012

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