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Fred Fiedler Obituary
February 10, 1932 - November 8, 2024
Fred Paul Fiedler, 92, passed away at Great Plains Health on Nov. 8, 2024.
He was one of two boys born to Ernest and Josephine (Schmitt) Fielder on Feb. 10, 1932, in Hammelburg, Germany.
Fred moved to America in 1934 with his family, and eventually graduated from Fremont High School in 1949. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served the country until 1953. On Aug. 19, 1956, Fred married his beloved Anita Johansen in Fremont. The couple brought three boys into the world, Michael, Mark and Mitchell. For 36 years, Fred worked as a salesman for Hormel. When the family moved to North Platte, they owned and operated Fiedler's Meat Market on the corner of 4th and Chestnut.
He was a devoted member of the Messiah Lutheran Church, always putting his faith in front of everything. Fred was an Eagle Scout and an accomplished carpenter, spending a large part of his days in the green barn that he built.
Fred is preceded in death by his wife, Anita; and sons, Michael and Mark.
Survivors include his son, Mitch (Pat) Fiedler of North Platte; grandchildren, Lance, Megan, and Michael; brother, Robert (Pat) Fiedler; and several other family members.
Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com.
Book signing is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14th, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15th, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Private inurnment is at a future date at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Steve Roberts
November 20, 2024
Mitch, I am so sorry for your loss. I have such good memories back when we were kids. Your mom and dad were wonderful people.
Jayne
November 16, 2024
I'm so sorry to read of Fred's passing, please accept my condolences. Fred was a kind man & he loved his family so much. I enjoyed visiting with him & will miss his friendship. I'm sorry I missed his service.
Nancy Striebel
November 15, 2024
What wonderful memories of chats and the market...please know, Mitch, how find we were of your mom & dad and send our sympathies.
Kim Hergenrader
November 14, 2024
I rented years ago from Fred and we became friends along the way. We exchanged cards a couple times year, never missing Christmas. He was great man, he will be missed.
Keta & Matt Smith
November 14, 2024
It was always a pleasure to see Fred at church on Sundays. He will be greatly missed.
Michael Miller
November 14, 2024
I just saw the news Mitch. I´m sorry to hear about your Dad. He and your Mom were good people and we send you our condolences.
Roland Jensen (Class of 1949)
November 14, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Linda Eacker
November 13, 2024
Mitch and Megan, so sorry to hear about Fred. I have missed our conversations at the meat shop, he was a very sweet person.
DiAnn and Rick Kolkman
November 12, 2024
Dear Mitch and Pat, Lance and Megan,
We are so sorry to see that Fred passed away. He was a good and kind man. We hope fond memories help to lessen your grief. Sincerely,
Joe and Cheryl Lashley
November 11, 2024
Mitch Megan and family. So sorry to hear about Fred's passing. Our thoughts are with you. He will be missed.
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