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MARENTIC, 78
WINTER HAVEN - Fred Wayne Marentic, 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; his sons, Anthony, Frederick II, David and Daniel; daughters Laura, Karen, Kimberly, Stephanie, Alyssa and Fermine Lenia, as well as numerous grandchildren, cousins, and a host of many dear friends.
Fred was born and raised in the Slovenian community in Joliet, IL and attended St. Joseph Grade School and Joilet Catholic High School.
Fred retired as a teacher from the Chicago Public Schools Fine Arts Department after 37 years. He was a member of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, Joliet Federation of Musicians, Slovenian Union of America and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and attended St. Joseph Church, Winter Haven.
Fred Wayne was a brilliant arranger-composer, jazz musician and trumpet player. He wrote over 7000 musical arrangements in his lifetime. Fred's life was devoted to performing and sharing his music and he was most proud of the influence his musical skills had on the youth he taught.
A celebration of Fred's life will be held in his hometown on Saturday, July 8th, 2017, at Tezak Funeral Home in Joliet and interment at St. Joseph Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for FRED MARENTIC
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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Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435
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