Frederick William Poad

Frederick (Fred) William Poad, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025. Fred was born October 23, 1939, to Friedrich Poad and Karoline "Lena" Brune, in Indianapolis. He and his wife of 63 years, Mary Lu Schultz Poad, raised their family in Indianapolis.
After graduating from Southport High School, in 1958, he enlisted in the Navy and was stationed on the USS Hector as a radioman. During his service, one assignment took him to Alaska as part of an Air Force attachment servicing and maintaining radar equipment. Shortly after his discharge, he married his high school sweetheart on September 24, 1961.
Following his passion for electronics, his work career started at Frieden Inc. and then to Singer after the company buyout. Eventually, he switched fields and worked for Koorsen Fire and Security. His most favorite assignment was being stationed at the Indiana Convention Center overseeing the fire alarm and suppression systems.
Fred was raised as a Master Mason on May 24, 1969. Four years later, spring 1974 class, he became a member of the Scottish Rite. Being an active member at Southport Lodge 270 F&AM, he was the Worshipful Master in 1989. One of his most favorite lodge activities was helping with their fish fry. Fred was also very active in DeMolay and their chapter "Dad". He was an advisor for the Rainbow Girls, and a Past President of the Masters and Wardens Association.
Another important part of his live was attending and helping at church. For many years he attended Southport Baptist Church and then Southport Presbyterian Church. He regularly attended the services at Compass Park.
Fred is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lu, and his three children Douglas (Jonda) Poad, Kimberly (Larry) Mendenhall and Kevin (Sheila) Poad. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Mark (Saddie) Mendenhall, Michael (Makayla) Mendenhall, Logan Poad, Megan (Jesse) Cook and Levi Poad and great-granddaughter Josie Cook.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 28, from Noon to 2 pm, with the service beginning at 2:00 pm at Wilson St Pierre, 481 West Main Street, Greenwood, Indiana. Interment will be at the Greenwood Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.