Frederick “Fritz” Charles Klevesahl, 89, of Bonduel, passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Fred was born March 3, 1931, to the late Frederick and Hannah (Hinkel) Klevesahl Sr. and was baptized and confirmed at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Fred graduated from Bonduel High School in May 1949. He enlisted in the United States Army on Oct. 10, 1951, and went on to proudly serve his country as a member of the 18th Ordinance MM Company. He was stationed in Germany and served during the Korean Conflict.
On Aug. 14, 1954, Fred was united in marriage to Helen Kallies at Our Savior Lutheran Church in the Town of Lessor. Fred was a lifelong member of Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bonduel. He worked for FWD and the Shawano County Highway Department for over 20 years before retiring.
Fred was a member of the Bonduel American Legion, Zernicke-Wegner Post 217, where he served for 68 years and held various offices. In his free time, he enjoyed playing sheepshead, bowling, fishing, working on cars, attending car shows and watching “The Three Stooges” and old movies.
Fred is survived by his wife of 66 years, Helen; children, Cindy (Mike) Winkler, of Shawano, Randy (Wendy) Klevesahl, of Peshtigo, and Shelby Lance, of Bonduel; grandchildren, Stephen (Nikki) Browning, Scott Browning, Kevin Schultz and Jason Schultz; great-grandchildren, Casey and Jenna; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Milo and Darlene Kallies; nieces and nephew, Kathy (Orlen) Grunewald, Christine Zellmer, Susan (Jim) Jensen, Diane (Mike) Lambie and John (Michelle) Klevesahl. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Vilas (Ardyce) Klevesahl.
A memorial service was held for Fred at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel with the Rev. Virgil Hanson officiating. Military honors were conducted by Bonduel American Legion Post 217 at the funeral home following the service. Inurnment will be in Friedens Cemetery at a later date.
“An old soldier never dies; his legacy lives on through generations of family members.”
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Frederick ‘Fritz’ Charles Klevesahl
