Joanne Fredel
Joanne Fredel, 84, passed away at Woodbridge Health Campus with family by her side on Sunday, July 5, after an extended illness.
Born September 21, 1935, in Benton County, she was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Pearson.
After graduation from Remington High School she was employed with Bell Telephone, Winamac Elementary School, General Telephone, the office of her husband, Dick Fredel State Farm Insurance Agency, and the office of her daughter, Dr. Dianne Brown, from where she retired in 2011 after 27 happy years.
Joanne was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and was a longtime member of the choir. She enjoyed cooking, camping, gardening and travel, but most of all spending time with her family.
She is survived by her daughters: Pamela [Greg] Himes of Bellingham, Washington, and Dr. Dianne [John] Brown of Logansport; grandchildren: Julie [Chris] Johnson of Bellingham, Washington, Carlton Himes of Seattle, Washington, Dr. Patrick Brown of Golden, Colorado, and Dr. Claire Brown of Clifden, Ireland; great-granddaughter Livia Johnson; sister Carol [John] Blount; brothers-in-law: Jim Fredel and Rudy Rose of Winamac; several nieces and nephews; and her good friend/biking/travel companion Leonne Brown.
Joanne was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Fredel, in 1984; her parents; her niece, Vicky Garling; sisters-in-law Cindy Fredel and Geraldine Rose; and longtime special companion and neighbor, Ed Eggerding.
The mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at All Saints Catholic Church, with Father Jeff Martin officiating. The mass will be livestreamed on Facebook at “All Saints Catholic Parish.”
Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Winamac.
Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Kroeger Funeral Home, with a rosary service being conducted at 6:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the BrightFocus Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871. (support.brightfocus.org)
Due to COVID-19 risks, masks are required to be worn at the funeral home and the church.
Family and friends may leave a memory or message of condolence at www.kroegerfuneralhome.com.
(Pulaski County Journal — July 8, 2020)