Christian "Fred" Dreyer Jr.

Christian Frederick Dreyer, Jr./ With Photo/ Posted On Legacy
1934-2015

Christian "Fred" Dreyer, Jr., Brigadier General, USAF, retired, age 81, passed away on December 22, 2015, at home with his wife Marge at his side. He now rests in the arms of our Lord free of the Alzheimer's disease that he battled for many years.
Fred graduated from St. John's High School in Washington D. C. in 1952 and then attended Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia receiving a degree in civil engineering in 1956. In 1963 he earned his master's degree in electrical engineering from University of Arizona.
Upon graduation from VMI, Fred entered the Air Force where he remained for the next 30 years. Fred started his flying career at Graham Air Base in Marianna, Florida. After completing pilot training, he was assigned to the 93rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Many assignments followed including a tour in Viet Nam in 1967. He retired in 1986 where he was Commander of the 26th Air Division at March AFB in California.
After retiring, Fred and Marge built a home in the Niceville area and became active in the community. Fred served as a Fire Commissioner for the Blue Water Bay district and later on the Retirement board. He was an active member of the Niceville-Valparaiso Kiwanis Club for many years being the Kiwanian of the year in 1994 to 1995. He enjoyed being a member of the Daedalians where he shared fighter pilot stories with friends. An active member of Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Church, he served on several committees over the years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
An excellent tennis player, Fred played at Blue Water Bay Tennis Center until he was disabled by Alzheimer's. Other activities included bridge, fishing, boating and traveling in his motor home. His favorite time of the year was when his six granddaughters visited, and he could introduce them to this lovely area, teaching them to enjoy boating, fishing, the beautiful white beaches and Crab Island.
Fred is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret (Marge) Pelham Dreyer; his daughter, Cathy Chilton (Kevin); son, Chris Dreyer (Brenda); six granddaughters, Madison, Mary Cate, Megan, Morgan, Allie and Bailey; sisters, Mary Louise Drittler (Dave), and Christine Dreyer; brother, Larry Dreyer (Cheryl); three nieces and four nephews and many extended family and close friends.
Fred was preceded in death by his Father, Christian Frederick Dreyer; Mother, Mary Louise Waterhouse Dreyer and brother, John Henry Dreyer.
Services will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Church. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. reception will follow in the Parish Hall. An inurnment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made to the Alzheimer's Association or Christ our Redeemer Catholic Church.
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