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Fred Strebel Obituary
Fred G. Strebel
Resident of Rancho Mirage
Was born on June 19, 1931 in San Mateo, California to Bertha Meier Strebel and Fred Gustav Strebel. He died at his home in Rancho Mirage, California on December 28, 2011.
He grew up in San Mateo attending local schools, graduating from San Mateo High School. During this time, Fred shagged balls and caddied at the Pennisula Golf & Country Club and the Burlingame Country Club where he developed his life-long passion for golf.
After graduation, Fred attended San Mateo Junior College. Another adventure awaited. He crossed the U.S by train, took a freighter to Europe, then attended the University of Zurich where he enjoyed skiing, learned to yodel and became fluent in German.
Returning to the U.S., he attended the University of Oregon with a golf scholarship, supplemented with a job on the green chain in a Eugene timber company. After graduation, Fred joined the Army Intelligence Corp. where his fluency in German was put to use in Germany. He also met his future wife, Paula Schmidt.
Returning to San Mateo, he managed his father's lock shop, San Mateo Lockworks, which he later owned. Together, Fred and Paula grew the business into a commercial venture.
After her death in 1995, he was a confirmed widower for three years. Then he met Michele Carey, an accomplished movie actress full of fun and life. They were married in 1999, enjoying their life together at their homes in Hillsborough and Rancho Mirage.
Fred was an avid golfer winning many tournaments, including the San Francisco Senior Golf Tournament and the San Mateo County Golf Tournament. Playing a round of golf with Fred was always a pleasure; he was demanding of only himself but never of others graciously over-looking any blunders by them.
He was active in the Elks Club and Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club.
He is survived by his wife, Michele, his brother, Dick Strebel, and sister, Betty Strebel Jager and their families.
A celebration of his life will be held at Sharon Heights Country Club, (2900 Sandhill Road, Menlo Park) on Friday, January 6, 2012 from 3-6 p.m. A gathering in Rancho Mirage will follow at a later to-be-announced date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Peninsula Volunteers, the Humane Society, or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Fred Strebel
ms capri kendall, radio1media
January 2, 2022
so sorry to hear : (
what a great guy ..
miri probst
July 12, 2019
came along this page today. i think fred was my dad wolfgangs mate and buddy during his terms of studies in switzerland! does this sound familiar to anybody? if yes, would you mind to get in touch??
Lanajean Vecchione
January 21, 2012
I just found out about Fred and I wanted to pay my respects. I met him in 1995 and rented from him for over 15 years. He could have sold the victorian I lived in a million times to Mills Peninsula Hospital, who wanted to turn it into a parking lot, but he wanted to preserve San Mateo history, and it remains intact thanks to Fred. He also stood up to developers in downtown over the movie theatre, and he helped organize events like the wine walk. I remeber Fred pouring the wine himself during the first wine walk and his friend John on the accordian. Downtown won't be the same without Fred. He's an ICON.
kayla mcloughlin
January 15, 2012
uncle fred we love you and u will be missed..
the mcloughlin family
January 8, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Fred. He was such a good man and a longtime contestant and several times on a winning team in the Giddings Gup. Fred was truly a gentleman of the game of golf and he will be greatly missed. God Bless, Judy Vossler
January 7, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you....love, Terri and Bill Celli
Kurt Posey
January 7, 2012
I once played golf with Mr. Strebel in a tournament in San Mateo some twenty years ago. He made an enduring impression on me. I remember him as being a classy, good hearted, generous and enjoyable gentleman. I very much appreciated the unsolicited life advice that he gave me after our round over lunch, from which we both got a good chuckle. Rest in Peace Fred. I'm quite sure you made this world a nicer place.
Jim garrison
January 4, 2012
Dear Michele: Was truly saddened to hear of Fred's passing. Truly a wonderful human being. All his buddies miss him. Please include me in any ceremonies in the Desert. Jim Garrison
John Hainline
January 4, 2012
Dear Michele,
Fred and I were friends for many years and enjoyed playing golf as well as gin rummy after our rounds at Crystal Springs. He was very accomplished in both venues.
Lily and I will surely miss him and offer our sincere condolences for your loss.
Bill Brown
January 3, 2012
My sympathies to you, Michele. I always enjoyed my days on the golf course in Santa Fe with Fred. Dr Bill Brown
January 3, 2012
I didn't know Fred that long, but for the
short time I did, I always enjoyed his
presence. My heart goes out to you,
Michele.
Al Gedman
Donna Marie & Ed Baldwin
January 2, 2012
Dear Michele, Dick and Betty:
Ed and I are so very very sad to hear of Fred's passing.
Fred always have a bright beaming smile with an upbeat aura.
You could tell Fred loved you Michele so completely.
It was always wonderful to see you two together.
Dick, how ironic when I told you my story of finding my Father you said
"I bet my brother knew him." Sure enough, Fred knew my Dad 15 years before I found him. I was so proud bringing Fred and Michele as my guest to the Gala my Dad put on with Paul Anka.
I got to see Fred a few months ago and introduced him to my sister.
He was so vibrant, delightful and handsome !!!!
Our prayers are with you all.
We are so close. If you need anything we will be here for you.
Donna Marie and Ed Baldwin
January 2, 2012
MY WIFE AND I WERE SAD TO READ IN TODAY'S PAPER ABOUT FRED'S PASSING...WE WERE GYM BUDDIES OF FRED FOR SEVERAL YEARS ALWAYS GIBBIZING ON ALL KINDS OF ISSUES...WE HAD LOTS OF GREAT CONVERSATIONS....I DIDN'T SEE HIM THIS SEASON AND WE WERE THINKING ABOUT HIM JUST LAST WEEK...REST IN PEACE FRED....WE'LL MISS YA....BARBARA AND DAVE EGOL
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