Robert C. “Bob” Fraedrich, age 87, of Chardon Township, died unexpectedly Jan. 15, 2023, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.
Born Aug. 12, 1935, to Robert H. and Martha (nee Kirste) Fraedrich, in Cleveland, he has been an area resident since 1962.
After graduating from Collinwood High School, Bob enlisted in the Ohio Army National Guard. He proudly served for eight years. He worked for 35 years before his retirement from Nela Park, General Electric as an electrician.
Bob enjoyed fixing cars, trucks and tractors; he loved camping and attending The Great Geauga County Fair and 4H horse events with his children.
The swimming pool he built provided years of fun for his family.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Helen (nee Bowers) Fraedrich, of Chardon Township; daughters, Linda (Lance) Little, of Mantua, and Ruth (Rob) Peluso, of West Farmington; grandchildren, Lindsay Little, of Mantua, Logan (Kait) Little, of Willoughby, and Landon (Kerra) Little, of Great Falls, Mont., Shaina (Ken) Mabe, of Marion, John Michael (Jamie) Fraedrich, of Philadelphia, Pa., Scott Fraedrich, of Kirtland, and Selena Roush, of West Farmington; and great-grandchildren, Connor and Caleb Pratt, Lily Little, Brent Minadeo, Lukas, Penelope and Jason Mabe, Maria and John Michael Fraedrich.
Bob also leaves his brother, Richard (Christine) Fraedrich, of Chagrin Falls; and uncle to many.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will host a Celebration of Bob’s Life on Feb. 4, 2023, receiving friends from 2-4 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon. The Celebration will start at 4 p.m.
The family suggests donations to the Geauga County Veterans Services, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Ste. #260, Chardon, OH 44024.
Arrangements were handled by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
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