Freddie George Hausch

Freddie George Hausch of West Unity, stepped into eternity with Jesus Christ on June 3, 2024, surrounded by his daughters. Born on Feb. 11, 1946, to Conrad and Aretha (Armstrong) Hausch of Stryker, he was a 1965 graduate of Archbold High School. A resident of West Unity for over 50 years, he was a jack of all trades. He built silos, worked as a carpenter and was a volunteer fire fighter in his younger years. He was also employed at Sauder Manufacturing, Mid-City Manufacturing, and Fypon all while running Fred's Shoe Repair and Fluid Concepts 2000. Fred was very active in his community and his church, Solid Rock Community Church where he served in various roles during his years there including trustee, deacon, elder and in more recent years, a volunteer in the Awana program. He served on the West Unity Village Water Board and was a 4-H advisor for a number of years. He was a member of Gideon's International, helping spread the Good News of Jesus through New Testament Bible distribution. Fred had many hobbies and enjoyed being outside hunting, fishing and gardening. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and visits from his granddogs. In the winter he did many woodworking projects. He also loved to play cards, bake, knit and had numerous ongoing creative projects. Fred was a member of the NRA.

Fred married Shelley Cotter on Dec. 29, 1972. They both accepted Christ as their personal savior in April 1976, and she preceded him in death in 2017.

He is survived by two daughters, Loni (Charlie) Penner of Franklin, Tennessee, and Sarah (Alex) Bennett of Archbold; three grandchildren, Rachel, Garrett and Caleb Penner; a brother, Lawrence (Yvonne) Hausch of West Unity; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Shelley; his parents; sister, Janice Melon; brother, Robert Hausch; and in-laws, Vincent and Ruth Cotter.

Fred battled breast cancer for over 20 years and knew what a difficult road that is to walk. It broke his heart to know that children faced the same struggles who have cancer. His request is that memorials be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Fred and Shelley were faithful supporters of WBCL Radio Network and Compassion International. Memorials to these organization are welcomed.

Services will be held on Friday, June 7, at 11 a.m. at Solid Rock Community Church with Pastor Robert Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow in the Floral Grove Cemetery in West Unity. Friends may call at the church from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday and one hour prior to the service. Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements.