Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Walter Fredenhagen Obituary
Born: February 28, 1925 in Naperville, IL
Died: November 16, 2022 in Amboy, IL
Walter Fredenhagen, Jr., better known to friends as "Ted," passed away in peace on Wednesday Nov. 16, 2022 at his home in Amboy, IL at the age of 97 after battling COPD and Covid. Ted was born February 28, 1925 in Naperville, son of Walter and Grace Fredenhagen. He grew up in Naperville, IL and attended North Central College after serving in the Marine Corp for 3 years during World War II. Ted was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, James Dean Fredenhagen; his sister Jeanne Moen; and sister, Rita Harvard. He is survived by son James Scott Fredenhagen of Anchorage, AK; daughter Laura Jean Schaefer of Amboy; son Gary Robert Fredenhagen of Boulder Junction, WI; daughter Jane Ann Herron ofbNewburg, MO; daughter Debra Sue Zellhofer of Amboy; ten grandchildren, and twenty-two great grandchildren. Ted Fredenhagen has held many friends and family members close over the years. His spirit of love and generosity is his legacy, and he will never be forgotten.
A Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. followed by the Funeral service at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy, IL on December 10, 2022. A Celebration of Life will follow at a later date. Online condolences can be left at www.thejonesfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Walter Fredenhagen
Sponsored by Mihm-Jones Funeral Home - Amboy.
2 Entries
Marcy Botts Faber
November 22, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss seeing you at our office!! Walter would always put a smile on our faces with his presence and bright blue eyes! Prayers to his family & friends!
Lola Eato
November 22, 2022
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Please remember that God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (Matthew 5:4) The kindest of thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Walter Fredenhagen's name
Memorial Events
for Walter Fredenhagen
Dec
10
Dec
10
How to support Walter's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Walter Fredenhagen's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
