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Paul Fredericks Obituary
Paul E. Fredericks Sr, 88, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at Serenity Springs of Arlington Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 8 p.m. Paul was born in Findlay to the late Orville and Anna Madalene (Feucht) Frederick. On February 12, 1958, he married Mary K. Fredericks, who passed November 12, 2021. They had been married for 63 years.
Paul is survived by two sons, Paul (Barbara) Fredericks Jr., of Boynton Beach, Florida, and David (Kathryn) Fredericks of Lexington, Kentucky; siblings, Wanda Dyer, Sharon (Ed) Flick, Charles (Nancy) Frederick, and Violet Weaver; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Kathryn (Taylor) Gratz; fathers-in-law; Frank Walters, Clarence Boggs and William Gratz; brothers, Chester Frederick and Robert Frederick; sisters, Roberta Frederick and Patricia Frederick; brother-in-law, Bob Dyer; nephews, Randall Christman, Scott Christman, Jeffrey Dyer, and Scott Dyer and nieces, Kimberly Dyer and Roberta Frederick.
Paul joined the U.S. Air Force in 1955 and served in various places in the United States and around the world for nine years. Following military years, he was employed with Hancock County Engineers for 30 years and then National Lime and Stone, Co. Later in life, he proudly obtained his G.E.D. to complete his high school graduation requirements for Findlay High School, Class of 1956.
Paul was a member of Trinity Baptist Church for over 60 years and Findlay Moose Lodge No. 698, receiving his lifetime member certificate. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and watching westerns, as well as his favorite teams, The Ohio State University Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Indians (never calling them the Guardians).
He loved talking with people and always had a funny story to share. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2025, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, with Pastor Corey Kershner officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery where full military rites will be conducted by Hancock-County Veterans Memorial Squad.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 698 or www.mooseheart.org in the name of Paul E. Fredericks Sr.
Online condolences can be expressed to family by visiting coldrencrates.com.
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Rosey (Pina) Tiell and all the Pina family
August 25, 2025
To The Frederick's family,our deepest sympathy on the loss of your love one. Remember Paul from the Ash Ave neighborhood and the Frederick's family. A lot of great memories when we all lived there.Prayers go out to you all to bring you comfort in this time of need.
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