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Frederick Alter Obituary

Frederick Edwin Alter, 94, passed away of heart failure on January 9 in Palm Beach Florida. Born in Detroit, “Fearless Fred”, a legendary hall of fame hydroplane driver, had a spectacular career in boat racing from the 1950’s thru the 70’s. He was inducted into the Unlimited Hall of Fame in 1983 and the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy Air. Always living life to its fullest, he had been an avid skier, hunter, pilot, diver, and boater. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and racing fans. He is survived by his life partner, Peggy Kennard, nephew Michael Kramb (Jan), niece Nancy Moyer (Chad) and brother-in-law Robert Kramb. He was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Kramb. A Celebration of Life is being planned for late Spring in Michigan. Memorial donations can be made to Great Lakes Maritime Institute/Pioneers of Power Boating, P.O. Box 1990, Dearborn, MI 48121. (GLMI/POP is a 501(c)3 organization).

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Published by The Macomb Daily from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2021.

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Joe & Jan Seletsky

February 4, 2021

Fred was a long time family friend and neighbor of our parents, Alex and Edna Wakefield. We loved all the stories Fred and Alex would tell of racing, flying, fishing, and whatever. Thank you, Peggy, for bringing Fred by our place in St. Clair before you headed south. Thank you, Fred, for the many happy and unique memories we have from times with you. Love you.

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William H. Grunow

January 16, 2021

Matthew J. McCullough

January 15, 2021

--- August 1969 - Seattle Seafair - Fred and former Miss America Lee Meriwether - a couple of winners -- Godspeed "Fearless Fred" ----

Harold Samhat

January 15, 2021

My deepest condolences. I have fond memories of our partnership with you racing Miss Towne Club. You were a real man’s man, Fred.

Larry DAngelo

January 14, 2021

Rip Fred. Will miss seeing you. Thanks for your many kindnesses and showing me so much about the hulls.

richard

January 12, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

maureen stabe

January 12, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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