Frederick John Throm

1946 - 2026

Frederick John Throm

December 12, 1946 - February 4, 2026

Frederick John Throm, age 79, of Mattoon passed away on February 4, 2026 at Mattoon Healthcare.

A graveside memorial service honoring his life will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Fred was born on December 12, 1946 in Mattoon, the son of John and Willadean (Walling) Throm. He married Rosemary Pearl Rutherford on March 14, 1974. She preceded him in death on August 25, 2023.

Survivors include his children, Kristen (Angela) Throm, Georganna (Robert) Dalipi, and Pam (Ken) Chambers; grandchildren, Justin (Rose) Armes, Nick Jones, Zack Jones, Tyler Chambers, and Arek Chambers; great-grandchildren, Leah, Harper and Virginia Armes; siblings, Tina (Michael) Fiorini, Syma (Turi) Cervone, and Paula Curl; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, Fred was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Patrick Throm.

Fred proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 20 years, including dedicated service in the submarine force. He was very proud of his grandsons who followed his tradition of serving in the Navy. After his military retirement, Fred continued to serve his community as the owner of Mattoon Motor Shop, where he was a trusted and hardworking presence for more than 40 years. Fred found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, tending his garden, hunting, and especially sharing river fishing trips with his grandsons. As one friend shared, "Mattoon has lost one of its most colorful characters."

Memorial donations in his honor may be given to the Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675, or Camp New Hope, 1364 County Rd. 100 E., Neoga, IL 62447. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home's Facebook page.

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