He was born August 9, 1954, in Fort Wayne, Ind., the son of Darwin R. Frederick and Kathleen (Murfield) Frederick, both of whom survive in Van Wert.
Mr. Frederick was employed as a financial broker. He was a graduate of Van Wert High School and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
In addition to his parents, survivors include a brother, Richard (Linda) Frederick of Van Wert; and two sisters, Ann Marie Marshall of Van Wert and Joan Marie Frederick of Columbus.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 9, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert, with Father Mike Zacharias officiating.
There will be no visitation.
