Fredrick J. "Freddie" Coons

Fredrick J. "Freddie" Coons obituary, Houghton Lake, MI

Fredrick J. "Freddie" Coons

Fredrick Coons Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Christler Funeral Home Prudenville Chapel on Dec. 17, 2025.
Fredrick "Freddie" James Coons, age 73, of Houghton Lake, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Advent Health Hospital in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Fred was born on November 22, 1952, in Howell, Michigan, to Earl and Ruth (Leake) Coons. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Ford Motor Company, where he had worked in the shipping department. After retirement, Fred moved to Houghton Lake. He enjoyed traveling to Florida in the winter months. Fred enjoyed socializing with his friends; he also enjoyed golfing, playing pool, and cruising the lake on the pontoon.

Fred is survived by his mother, Ruth Coons of Houghton Lake, brother, Chuck (Linda) Coons, of Washington, companion, Jan Toms, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Coons.

Per Fred's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held in May 2026. Interment will be at Roscommon Township Cemetery, Houghton Lake. Memorial contributions in memory of Fred are asked to be directed to Houghton-Higgins Lake Elks 1982. Christler Funeral Home-Prudenville Chapel is serving the family. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.christler-holdship.com

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December 18, 2025

Rest in peace Freddie!

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