Frederick W. Marentic

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Frederick Marentic Obituary

Name: Visitation for Frederick W. Marentic
Start: 2017-07-07T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-07-08T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet

Frederick W. Marentic

Frederick W. Marentic, "Fred Wayne", age 78, of Winter Haven, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 with his loving family close by his side.

Fred is survived by his wife of 20 years, Alfreda (nee Grandison) Marentic; his sons, Anthony, Frederick II, David and Daniel; daughters, Laura, Karen, Kimberly, Stephanie, Alyssa and Fermine Lenia; as well as numerous grandchildren, cousins, Gordon and Charlotte Millerin; best friend, Robert Duda and a host of many dear friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph J. and Theresa (Lilek) Marentic.

Fred was born in Joliet and attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and Joliet Catholic High School.

Fred retired as a teacher from the Chicago Public Schools Fine Arts Department after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, Joliet Federation of Musicians - Local #37, Slovenian Union of America, and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

Fred Wayne wrote over 7000 musical arrangements in his lifetime. He played, taught and arranged music for Count Basie, Derek David of the Platters, Woody Herman, Helen Reddy, Marlena Shaw and Saxophonist Sonny Stitt. He also wrote for Frank Sinatra, Jr. and Dizzy Gillespie.

Fred was most proud of the influence his musical skills had on the youth he taught as well as some of his own children. Fred was named Chicago Teacher of the Year in 1970, and appeared on the Ray Rayner Show with his school band in 1972.

A celebration of Frederick W. Marentic's life will begin on Saturday, July 8, 2017 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:20 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00am. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Obituary and Tribute Wall for Frederick W. Marentic at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0524.

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Published by Herald-News from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2017.

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Victoria de Lissovoy

July 1, 2019

Still it is hard to believe he is gone.
I met him first as a musician playing his charts in the '70s in the Chicago area, then of all things, 30+ years later he moved with Freda to FL within a half hour of me. Joy! What an accomplished musician, I admired so, and he was a friend. I was lucky to know him. RIP, Fred. I know you are writing charts wherever you are!

Scott Miller

July 24, 2017

I would like to extend my condolences to the family of Fred W Marentic, on behalf of all of his former students at Mainland Regional High School in Linwood, NJ. Mr. Marentic was only with us for a short period near the beginning of his teaching career, but he had a positive and lasting influence on his students and band members. Among other accomplishments, he organized the Mainland Jazz Octette and took us to compete at the Villanova Jazz Festival (Philadelphia) in 1966, which was a first for Mainland. He was a very fine musician, and man, and I'm certain he will be missed.

Jerry Farwell

July 6, 2017

Memories Cousin Freddie. Visits to your home on the river and thr St. Joseph summer celebrations in the park where your dad handled all the musical responsibilities and joined my dad and Uncle Bob in making sure that the beer was good enough for everyone else to drink. Condolences to your entire family as they reminisce about your life and all of your accomplishments.cousin Jerry Farwell, son of Claude & Catherine (Marentic) Farwell

July 6, 2017

Memories Cousin Freddie. Visits to your home on the river and the St. Joseph celebrations at the park where your dad handled all the musical responsibilities and joined my dad and Uncle Bob in making sure the beer was fit for the rest of the folks. Condolences to your entire family as they reminisce about you and your lifetime of accomplishments. Cousin Jerry Farwell, son of Claude & Catherine (Marentic) Farwell.

July 6, 2017

Memories Cousin Freddie. Visits to your home on the river and the St. Joseph celebrations in the park where your dad handled all the music responsibilities and joined my dad and Uncle Bob in making sure the beer was good enough to drink. Condolences to your entire family as they reminisce about you and all of your accomplishments. Cousin Jerry Farwell, son of Claude & Catherine (Marentic) Farwell

Frankie Klen

July 6, 2017

Marentic family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Fred. He was a joy to talk with and always had interesting stories to tell. Fred will be greatly missed by all.

alyssa gignac

July 5, 2017

He was my stepdad and a very loving man and always put other people before himself. I have memories I am glad to have and carry on with me. love you .

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