ROBERT C. “BOB” FRAEDRICH
Age 87 of Chardon Twp., died unexpectedly January 15, 2023 at UH Geauga Medical Center. Born August 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 8 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 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 Twp., his 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, Montana, Shaina (Ken) Mabe of Marion, John Michael (Jamie) Fraedrich of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Scott Fraedrich of Kirtland and Selena Roush of West Farmington; 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 February 4, 2023, receiving friends from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South Street, Chardon. The Celebration will start at 4:00 PM.
The family suggests donations to the Geauga County Veterans Services, 12611 Ravenwood, 2nd Floor, Ste #260, Chardon, OH 44024.
Arrangements were handled by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio.
Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.