Frederick Alfred Herkner
Obituary
Frederick Alfred Herkner, age 76, of Vansickle Road, Tippecanoe died at home Thursday, May 19, 2022.
He was born October 8, 1945 in Akron City Hospital, Akron; a son of the late Gustav Albert Herkner and Louise Marie Doepel Herkner.
He was a machinist for the steel industry.
Fred was an avid outdoorsman and family man.
Fred was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rose; two brothers: Mike and Jerry; and a sister, Carrie.
He was a beloved father to Tracy, a cherished uncle to Mike and Boe.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Vansickle family: Amy, Kelly, Michael, Karen, and his best friend, Tommy Stickler. He appreciated and loved you all.
His cremation was entrusted to Koch Funeral Home in Freeport.
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October 8, 1945-May 19, 2022
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