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Frederick Tannler Obituary
Fred WAS this Giant of A MAN in all things! His life was full of his many different adventures and achievements. His greatest achievement was starting his successful Company, Florida Irrigation Supply in 1974. He is one of Orlando's Forefathers of Development integral in the Irrigation Design and Development of Disneyworld, Orlando International Airport, Marriot Orlando World Center, Orange County Convention and Civic Center, Sea World of Florida, and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center and Florida Mall. He was also involved in a lot of well-known golf courses, including: The Grand Cypress Resort, The Country Club of Orlando, and Alaqua Country Club, as well as many residential developments and industrial parks! His accomplishments also included recognition at the Agricultural Expo in Israel for his contributions to drip irrigation.
F.I.S.' Design and Consulting Business and Gator Pumping Modules Operations provided pumps capable of pumping millions of gallons of water and was a phenomenon ahead of its time in installing waste-water irrigation systems.
The Great Love of Fred's Life was the Game of Golf. He could be seen "seven out of seven days", as he would say, at Heathrow or Alaqua Lakes golf course playing his rounds and then the perennial Gin Game with the Guys.
His Love of the Ocean and all things pertaining to Boating gave him and his family many years of Fun experiences on the Open Waters of Florida.
Then the Highway became his Home... he had several beautiful Prevost Entertainer buses that took him and Dona all over this beautiful country. Their travels took them to places like our national parks, Canada, Washington, and so many other memorable spots. Driving that Bus brought some of the Happiest moments of his life.
Fred Tannler passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family on Tuesday, March 25, 2020.
He is survived by his wife, Dona House Tannler, son, Jon Tannler, and daughter, Lisa Gibson of Longwood and Sanford. He is also survived by grandchildren: Abbie Tannler, Mackenzie Tannler and Scotty Gibson of Longwood and Sanford; his Stepchildren, Heather Miars and Joseph House of Atlanta; and, Step-Grands: Lucy, Sadie and Jack Schoenrock and Holly Abeyta of Atlanta.
In lieu of flowers, Fred's Family invites you to make a donation in his name to: The Christian Sharing Center in Longwood or, Second Harvest Food Pantry in Orlando. Condolences: baldwinfairchildoaklawn.com
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Steven M. Grice
March 31, 2025
I remember a time when my Partner Barry and i were delivering a trailer load of supplies to one ofm the FIS branches, and on the way back This truck kept beeping and flashing its light so we slofred. We rolled the window down and he yelled and (we were doing eighty MPH), low and behold it was the boss himself Fred, he laughed and said slow it down boys. the he sped off at more than eighty.He was a great boss, friend and helped me develop into a man. He saw something in me I didn"t see in myself. I will always owe him a debt of gratitude. I smile when i think of him and those days. I miss him. Rest in peace boss.
Barbara DiMarco
May 19, 2020
Fred was good friend to all who knew him, including Rich and I. He will be missed by his loving and wonderful wife Dona and all of his family. RIP Fred. Im sure you and Rich have a gin game going up there in heaven.
Love to you, Dona
Barbara DiMarco
Lynda Mays
April 15, 2020
Fred sponsored the young boys soccer team, the Rainbirds. No one ever gave his team as much as Fred did....from uniforms to after game pizza. The boys, including my son Carter, probably didn't appreciate all that Fred did for them, but the parents certainly did. Fred's generosity helped all those boys become team players and fine young men. Thank you, Fred.
Clark Bateman
April 12, 2020
So sorry to hear of this. Sincerest condolences to Dona, Bobby, Lorre, Jon, Lisa, and all the family. Fred was one of a kind, and good memories will linger.
Steven Grice
April 7, 2020
A True Pioneer and a man's man in every sense. He gave me an opportunity when no one else would.i owe him a lot. I'm the man I am today because of him. Thank you. You are missed. Rest in peace boss. God bless .
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