Frederick Donges Usinger

Usinger, Frederick Donges Found peace December 6, 2006 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of Lois (nee Dahlstrom) for 66 years. Loving father of Karen (Paul) Schnetzky, Barbara (Stephen) Becker, Heidi Maetzold, Debra Usinger (Joseph Kujawa) and Fritz (Nicki) Usinger. Loving grandfather of Scott Schnetzky, Wendy (Donald) Atchison, Erick Schnetzky, Andrew (Kelly) Becker, Jeffrey Becker, Laura Maetzold, Christopher Maetzold, Emily Usinger and Gabriela Usinger. Also loved and remembered by many friends, relatives and co-workers. Frederick was the third generation "wurstmacher" and past president/ CEO of Usinger's Famous Sausage Company. His involvement with all aspects of the family business spanned more than 72 years and garnered many awards within the meat industry including the American Meat Institute Community Relations Award and induction into the prestigious Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame. In recognition of his many years of volunteer service to the community and his work with disabled children and adults through Curative Workshop, Easter Seals Kindcare, Gaenslen School and Boy Scouts of America he received scouting's highest honor, the Silver Beaver Award. In addition, he was honored with Children's Outing Association's first "Father of the Year" Award and the "PRO URBE" Award of Mount Mary College. Visitation at the Feerick Funeral Home Sunday, December 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easter Seals Kindcare, 1016 Milwaukee Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI 53172, Florence T. Payne Club at Gaenslen School, 1250 E. Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, 53212 or a charity of your choice. Special thanks and appreciation to the wonderful staff of Newcastle Place, Mequon and Vitas Inpatient Hospice Unit at the Lutheran Home, for their kind and compassionate care. FEERICK FUNERAL HOME 2025 E. Capitol Drive Shorewood (414)962-8383 www.feerickfuneralhome.com