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ERB--Frederick A. "Fred" January 10, 2013 Age 89 of Birmingham, MI and Naples, FL. An accomplished businessman, Fred, translated love of family, arts and the environment into a family foundation to perpetuate Fred and Barbara's philanthropy. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Morley) for 66 years. Dear father of Rick Erb, Wendy Elaine Erb, Leslie Erb Liedtke and John Erb (Debbie). Loving grandfather of Mimi, Lark and J. Hugh Liedtke and Elizabeth Erb. Brother of George Erb (Barbara) and the late Marjorie Mouw and Jane VanDusen. Memorial service Saturday, January 19th 11am at Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial tributes to Christ Church Cranbrook. A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home (248)549-0500. View obituary and share memories at: www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 13, 2013.

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Pamela Risdon Hagel and Donald P. Hagel

January 7, 2023

Our condolences to the Erb family. Fred and Barbara were dear people we met through YPO, they will always be missed.
Pamela Risdon Hagel and Donald P. Hagel

Cindy Koykka

January 19, 2013

To Mrs. Erb, John and Debbie Erb and the rest of the Erb Family, I am sorry I was not able to attend the funeral today. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time and I am sorry for your loss. I am very proud and honored to have worked for Fred and Erb Lumber for 33 years. I learned many things and loved every minute of it. Fred was a very special man. Smart, articulate and he ran his company successfully. He will be missed.
Sincerely, Cindy Koykka

Noel Goulston

January 18, 2013

Barbara, John and family, I fondly remember Fred for his loyalty, benevolence, and attention to detail - we will all remember his penchant for the "yellow" pad. My deepest sympathy to you all.

January 18, 2013

My deepest sympathies to Mrs Erb and the family.Your hearts may be heavy but my prayer is God will keep you all in his loving embrace during this time and in days to come. Michael Roberson

Michele Addrow-Person

January 13, 2013

My deepest sympathies to Mrs Erb and the family.Your hearts may be heavy,but know that Mr Erb did the job God had for him and now he is at rest and in peace! May God keep you all during this time and in days to come let the joy he gave each of you carry you in this hour of sorrow. Michele Addrow-Pierson

pam hagel

January 13, 2013

Barbara and family,
My sympathy to your entire family, rely on your memories and each other.
I'll say a prayer for you all,
Pamela Risdon Hagel

January 13, 2013

Rodney Lockwood

January 12, 2013

I wish to extend my condolences to the family of Fred Erb. Mr Erb was not only a great businessman but also a person who helped many over his career to start their own businesses including mine. I will always be grateful for his confidence in me.

Dorothy Mustonen

January 12, 2013

My sincere sympathy to Barbara, John, George and the entire Erb family on your loss. Fred was an extraordinary man and I have many fond memories of my days working at Erb Lumber in the 80s and 90s. Dorothy Mustonen

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