Obit: Parent, Frederick G. (1931 - 2019)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
 
Surnames: Brauch, Denn, Juza, Noland, Parent, Schrantz, Stelzel, Suraci, Tischendorf, Trutwin

----Source: WIGM/WKEB Obituaries (Medford, WI) 1/06/2019

Parent, Frederick G. “Fred” (24 APR 1931 - 3 JAN 2019)

Fred G. Parent, 87, of Medford passed away on January 3, 2019 at Care Partners, surrounded by family, under the care of Hope Hospice.

Fred was born on April 24, 1931 in St. Cloud, MN to Gustave and Margaret (Brauch) Parent. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School in St. Cloud and went to graduate from the University of Minnesota – St. Paul. He was enlisted in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

After school he worked for the US Forestry Department for 9 years in Oregon. He moved to Medford in 1967 and continued working with the Forestry Department until his retirement in 1987. He married Mary (Trutwin) Denn on September 6, 1957 in Loveland, CO; she preceded him in death on February 9, 1982. He later married Arlene “Archie” Stelzel on November 16, 1985 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester; she survives.

After retirement he spent 5 years working with the VNA. He was elected to the Taylor County Board in 1992 on the Personnel and Finance Committee and continued until 2012. Fred was also the Director of Group Health Trust from 1996 until 2012. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, where he ushered for over 30 years. In his spare time he enjoyed curling, traveling, and spending time with Ron Brink.

In addition to his wife, Fred is survived by his children, Fred Denn of Yorktown, VA, Debora (Jesse) Noland, of Medford, and Robert Parent of Wausau; step-children, Pat (Grace) Tischendorf of Dorchester, Micheal Tischendorf of Athens, and Jan Tischendorf of Medford. Fred is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 6 step-great-grandchildren.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Mary, and sisters, Janet Suraci and Margaret “Peggy” Schrantz.

A Memorial Mass will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with Father Phil Juza officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Fred’s name may be given to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements.

Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.