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1936
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Fred Kerk Obituary
Black Creek - Fred A. Kerk, 84 of Black Creek, WI, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was born September 21, 1936 in Hayward, WI to Jacob and Eleanor (Taylor) Kirk. He graduated from Hayward High School. Fred married Renee (Rohlicek) on April 23, 1956, they would have been married 65 years this year (April). Fred was a member of the L.C.O. Tribe. Fred served in the United States Air Force. He was a Police Officer with the Appleton and Grand Chute Police Departments. He also drove truck for Fore Way Express. Fred enjoyed playing horse shoes on Tuesdays, hunting, fishing, and a good game of cribbage, but his true passion was cutting wood which he said "kept him in shape"
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Fred is survived by his wife; Renee, children; Sheila (Tony), Fred Jr. (Diane), Leslie, Dwaine (Donna); his grandchildren, step grandchildren, and many great grandchildren, siblings; Jacob (Sue), Mae, Shirley (Kenny), Bernard (Eva), Gerry, (Marie), and (Margaret). He is further survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Fred is preceded in death by his parents; Jake and Eleanor "Norski", (Ann Rolick) "Granny", brothers; Billy and Harvey (Roger); sister, Geraldine, daughter; Lory and grandson; Jeremy.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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Nicole Kerk
March 8, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jim Volkman
March 7, 2021
Dear Kerk Family-
Nothing but wonderful memories of Fred Sr, when going up with Fred Jr and also seeing Sr over the years. The photo serves well as a wonderful reminder of his great smile and joking manner.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Craig & Sally Dittmar
March 4, 2021
Dwaine,Les, and the Kerk family. Sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed a good Fred story and puttiner in the vise!
Shannon (Kirk) Hill
March 4, 2021
My best memories of visiting Wisconsin as a child was visiting Uncle Fred's farm. Sending thougjts and love from your family in Maine.
Mae Miller
March 3, 2021
I'm going to miss my big brother and our daily phone conversations. Keeping you in my prayers fred. Love you
Lori (Rohm) Van Linn
March 3, 2021
Renee and family: My deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of Fred. I enjoyed talking to him when he would stop in to Peg's or Enuff Said in Black Creek when I was working. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Kraus
March 3, 2021
Dwaine & Family, So sorry to hear about your dad. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy (Rohm) Kraus - neighbor from French Road
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