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Frederick Glass Obituary
Fred graduated in the Class of 1954 from William Allen High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He delivered for Pepsi, the Lehigh Valley Dairy Company, and Ream Paper Company for many years. He was also the founder, owner, and operator of Fred's Gym in Allentown for many years. He made life-long friends at his gym and became a mentor for many. He was a 25-time world weightlifting champion for his weight and age. He could easily lift more than 400 lbs at age 76. He had over 400 trophies and traveled the world. He loved his two adopted sheltie dogs, both named Lassie. He was a lifelong member of the Professional Bowlers Association and the LeTip Business Networking Group.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Ethel M. (Gerancher) Glass of Allentown; two daughters, Cindy B. Moyer of Allentown and Debra J. Gilson of Whitehall; one son, David C. Glass of Northampton; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one brother, Timothy Glass; one step-sister, Shirley Drissel; and many nieces and nephews who were dear to him.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one grandchild.
Professional Services are entrusted to Weber Funeral Homes, P.C. in Allentown. Private Funeral Services will be held at the discretion of the family. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Allentown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fred's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, act.alz.org/donate.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tim Glass
December 17, 2024
Miss you big brother
Tim Glass
Joe Onorati
May 14, 2024
Joe Onorati
May 14, 2024
Joe Onorati
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Joe Onorati
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Joe Onorati
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Joe Onorati
May 14, 2024
Rest in peace powerlifter.
Todd Wilder
May 23, 2022
Sorry to hear of Fred´s passing. I last saw him bowling where we were able to catch up briefly. I met Fred in 1981 at his gym. He took me under his wing and taught a raw 18 year old kid the ropes at the gym. Many times i was there before he opened in the morning. We talked a lot and he meant a lot to me. The world is lesser without him in it. But i´ll always carry his memory with me...
Zion's Reformed UCC Congregation
January 3, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Greg Grammes
December 29, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Fred. Fred taught me how to powerlift over the years. I'll always remember the fun times of training and competing at his homes and gyms and how gracious he and his family was in opening their homes to many lifters over the years. You will be missed my friend. Condolences to the family.
Sandy and Jeff Herr
December 29, 2021
Ethel and Family,
I spent many Tuesday mornings
At the LeTip Lehigh Valley meetings with Fred and sometimes Ethel. I enjoyed the business networking with Fred.
He always had a sense of humor.
Our deepest sympathy to you.
Tara Palinchak (Remaley)
December 24, 2021
So sorry for your loss, he was my father´s best friend when we were young. I fond memories of your dad. My he rest in heaven.
Dean Ruch
December 24, 2021
To Freddy's family you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Know for a fact the Freddy made an immortal impact in his time here, I know for me whenever I talk about my younger years and the impact others made on my he is always on the short list as my first and only ever strength coach. I still practice and teach techniques that he taught me. So while we grieve his loss, let's also celebrate a life well lived and remembered.
John Scrizzi
December 24, 2021
Ethel, Dave and Family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Fred. He was a wonderful man who I always enjoyed speaking with over 25+ years at his neighborhood gyms. He always helped me to do better in the gym as well as conversations about life and looking at things from different perspectives.
God Bless
Randy & Jane Schaeffer
December 23, 2021
Dave, so sorry to hear of your Dads passing.
Dick & Debi Kulbaba
December 23, 2021
Very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughs and prayers are with you and your family.
Tim and Cathy Glass
December 23, 2021
Tim and Cathy Glass
December 23, 2021
Tim and Cathy Glass
December 23, 2021
Tim and Cathy Glass
December 23, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I'll always remember that drive you took me on showing me Allentown years ago and how it had grown. That old wooden red bridge you showed me was one of your favorites that day. Turned out to be my favorite, too. The day Uncle Charlie and you drove out to visit and I took you to middle school with me, I taught you how to rope the cattle and ride a horse on dad's ranch. That will be forever etched in my mind and heart, thank you big brother. Thank you for teaching me early on about health and exercise. I still keep up with it today.
Timothy and Cathy Glass
Mary Heintzelman
December 23, 2021
So sorry to see the passing of Fred. I worked with him at Rinn/Butler Paper until it closed in 1993. Fred was a fun loving guy, hard worker who loved to talk about weight lifting, his passion. My prayers for peace and comfort go out to Fred's family and his many friends.
Mary
Grateful
December 23, 2021
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful US Citizen
Jeff Wenck
December 23, 2021
My condolences to the family. I will forever be grateful to Fred with outstanding memories of our years spent together. A true legend and pioneer in the sport he loved.
To David, Cindy and Debby thank you for sharing your home, your Dad's time and his energy back the 70's. Please know how meaningful that era was to me and many others.
Warm Regards.
Jeff Wenck
Roger Zarzycki
December 23, 2021
Real good to know you Fred. I will be joining you soon in that great weight room in the sky. Rest in peace Fred, you earned it. p.s. thank you for your service to our country.
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