Francis Junior Fedewa

Francis Junior Fedewa, known affectionately as Junior, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on January 22, 2026. Born on January 25, 1935, in Isabella County, Michigan, he was the sixth of seven children to Frank and Mary (Doerr) Fedewa. Junior graduated from Beal City High School in 1953 and dedicated 28 years of his career as an electrician at Central Michigan University, retiring in 1988.

On February 17, 1967, Junior married the love of his life, Darlene Hutchinson, in Isabella County. Together, they built a life filled with love and family. Junior was a kind-hearted and gentle man, known for his many talents and his passion for farming, which he pursued for over 40 years on Meridian Road in Isabella County.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Darlene Fedewa; his sons, Frank (Billie) Fedewa of Mt. Pleasant, Stephen Fedewa of Shepherd, and Timothy (Beverly) Fedewa of Toledo, OH; his cherished grandchildren, Frank Junior Harris Fedewa, Rob (Ann) Roethlisberger, and Amanda (Jason Mol) Roethlisberger; and his great-grandchildren, Aiden, Atticus, Jude, and Willow. He also leaves behind his brother, Dean Fedewa, and many nieces and nephews.

Junior was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Fedewa; his infant son, Edward Eugene Fedewa in 1958; and his siblings, Ervin Fedewa, Stella Mills, John "Richard" Fedewa, Elton "Barney" Fedewa, and Grace Hoffman.

Cremation has taken place, and his cremated remains will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery in the Spring during a private ceremony. Junior's legacy of love and kindness will be remembered by all who knew him.