Frederick Frank "Fred" Fahrberger
Frederick Frank "Fred" Fahrberger
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Fred was born November 11, 1949 in Chicago, IL to Louis and Irene (Schmidt) Fahrberger.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Jankowski) Fahrberger, of nearly 50 years.
Also surviving are one daughter, Irene (Alan) Reed of Dayton, TN; one son, Joseph Fahrberger of LaPorte, IN; one sister, Christine (Frank) Mrozek; one brother, Louis (Kathleen) Fahrberger; two nephews, Frank and Bradley; one niece, Christina Collura; and his beloved Golden Doodle, Goldie.
Preceding in death were his parents; one sister, Marilyn Collura; and one brother, Steven Fahrberger.
Fred owned Village Bake Shop in Chicago, IL, New Buffalo, MI, and LaPorte, IN. He attended Marmion Military Academy in Aurora, IL and Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, IL. After retiring from Village Bake Shop, Fred became a realtor with Keller Williams Realty of New Buffalo, MI. Fred was friendly and outgoing and enjoyed boating, cruising, and cooking for family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Holy Family Parish - Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 201 Bach Street, LaPorte, IN 46350 with Father Alexander Kouris officiating. Entombment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL at a later date.
Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.
Memorial contributions may be directed to The Cradle Adoption Foundation at cradle.org/support-the-cradle/ways-give/make-donation in the memory of Frederick Frank Fahrberger. Please no flowers.
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Frank and Chris
August 27, 2025
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Just wanted to let you know your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers on this day and for days to come.
Bonnie C. RN
August 26, 2025
Fred will be greatly missed. Such a kind and gentle man who I had the pleasure of taking care of. Condolences to the family of Fred. I am very sorry for your loss.
christine mrozek
August 21, 2025
Fred was a great human being, son, husband, father, brother and all around "nice guy" Amen
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