William F Fredericks, Jr., age 62, of N Railroad St., Tamaqua, died Thursday, August 10, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.
Preceded in death by his wife Charlotte M. (Bowman) Fredericks on July 11, 2016. He is survived by his children, Jean L. Metz, William F. Fredericks III, George Kleppinger, Leslie Kleppinger, Michael Bowman, Nathan Bowman, and Jarod Bowman; sisters, Mrs. Sandy Paulis wife of Edward, Mrs. Jackie Oaks, Mrs. Brenda Costin; brothers, Mr. Dale Fredericks and his wife Wendy, Mr. Pat Frederick and his wife Jackie, Mr. Roy Frederick; nine grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Bill was an active member of the Tamaqua Rescue Squad, Tamaqua Fire Police, and Quakake Fire Company. He had worked for the Tamaqua Transfer Station, and at the Tamaqua Salvation Army.
William served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late William F. Fredericks, Sr., and Dorothy I. (Reigel) Fredericks.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. (570) 668-2550
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