Fred C. Fleischfresser

He was born Aug. 21, 1947, in Dane County, Wis., son of the late Fred and Florence (Johnston) Fleischfresser. Fred grew up in Niagara and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin — Stevens Point.

He proudly served in the United States Air Force Intelligence and was stationed in Japan, and California and later lived in Texas.

Fred worked at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center as an electrician. He was united in marriage to Barbara J. Pringle, on Feb. 14, 1999. She preceded him in death on Nov. 5, 2011.

Fred enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, collecting guns and socializing. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include one daughter, Shelly (Joey) Buch of Pembine, Wis.; four grandchildren, Paul (Jaci) Johnson of Marquette, Patrick (Heather) Johnson of Marquette, Renee Johnson of Wauwatosa, Wis., and Amelia Schintgen of Pembine; one great-granddaughter, Brynna Kronberg of Wauwatosa; two nieces, Deborah (James Lindholm) Ethington and Donna (Bruce) Nelson; and by several great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, Barbara, Fred was preceded in death by one sister; and her husband, Doris (Daniel) Ethington.

A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at Bobs Country Bar in Niagara.

You may leave a condolence or tribute for Fred’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.

The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home & Cremation Services-Niagara Chapel, to honor Fred’s legacy of life.