Frederick
L. Stone, age 73, a resident of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully at his home
on May 4, 2018. Fred was passionate about his faith, family, community, sports,
and nature. Born in Oshkosh, WI on December 18, 1944, to Frederick M. and B.
Lucille Stone, Fred attended Green Bay West High School. As a young man his
love of the outdoors and Boy Scouts was validated when he achieved the rank of
Eagle Scout.
On
December 17, 1966, Fred married Jacolyn L. Cartier at Zion United Methodist
Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
A
proud Badger, Fred graduated with BA and MBA degrees from the University of
Wisconsin, Madison. After graduation he worked in banking for several years
before moving on to a career in construction and real estate.
In
his free time Fred loved volunteering for organizations close to his heart. He
was a member of the Sheboygan Falls Conservation Club. He served on the
Advisory Board for The Salvation Army Sheboygan. Fred was also a member of the
Sheboygan Early Bird Rotary Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, a competitive
game of cards, cheering for WI sports teams, and playing water volleyball at
the YMCA.
Fred's
devotion to God and country was an important part of his life. He belonged to
the Masonic Temple. Fred enjoyed the company of the South 12th Street Bible
Study Group and was an active member at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Fred
lived his life with enthusiasm, always leading with his kind heart and generous
spirit.
In
addition to his wife, Jackie, he is survived by three daughters, Danielle (Ken)
Baird of Davidsonville, MD, Jessica (Rob) Grusin of Chicago, IL and Meghan
Stone of Sheboygan, WI. He was proud of his ten grandchildren, Gavin, Trevor,
Mason, and Spencer Baird, Alexander, Andrea, Miles and Oliver Grusin, Allison
Stone, and Cartier Gunesch. He is also survived by his sister, Kathy (Clark)
Lindo of Oshkosh, WI. In addition, Fred is survived by his mother-in-law, three
sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews, and other
treasured relatives.
Fred
was preceded in death by his son, Frederick N. Stone, and by his father-in-law,
step-mother and parents.
A
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 11 AM at St. Luke
United Methodist Church, 623 Ontario Ave. Sheboygan, with Pastor Roger Clapp
officiating. Family will accept visitors on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Ballhorn Chapels
Funeral & Cremation Care Center, 1201 N 8
th
St. in Sheboygan,
from 3 PM until 7 PM. Another time of visitation will be held, at the church,
from 10 AM until the time of the service at 11 AM.
In
lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Fred’s memory to the
Sheboygan County YMCA (
sheboygancountyymca.org
) or Maywood Environmental Park (
gomaywood.org
).
To
sign the guestbook or light a candle in memory of Fred, visit:
www.ballhornchapels.com
