Dean Frederickson
December 05, 1929 - September 03, 2017
Obituary
MADISON/SPRING GREEN-Dean Arlan Frederickson, age 87, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Dec. 5, 1929, in Spring Green, the son of Carl and Ellen (Hansen) Frederickson. He married Patricia Parkinson on Dec. 26, 1955. Dean proudly served with the U.S. Air National Guard. He was a partner in Madison Industrial X-Ray, and then went to work for Gardner Bakery and later Cuna Mutual Insurance. Dean’s passions were his family and golf. When missing in action he could be found at his second home, Door Creek Golf Course. Dean is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patricia; children, Mary (Kevin) Hoffman, Michael (Ann), Lori (Melvin) Nonn, Susan (Scott) Matsen, John, Gary (Vicki) and Phillip (Kristin); 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four step-granddaughters; sister, Sharon (Ronald) Seely; sisters-in-law, Dorothy and Beverly; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wayne (Delores), Carl (Darlene) and Keith; great-granddaughter, Mackenzie; and step-grandson, Cory Nonn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday. A private family burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed in Dean's name to Agrace HospiceCare. Dean's family wishes to thank Agrace HospiceCare for their exceptional care and support.
Events
Visitation
Thu Sep 7, 2017 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Fri Sep 8, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Fri Sep 8, 2017 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Joan Kazel
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Dear Aunt Pat and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Dean was a kind and caring man. He was the greatest uncle. We had the best times playing golf with him. He was by far the best putter I have ever seen. I never saw him ever three putt a hole. We will always cherish those memories we made with him on the golf course and throughout life. I bet my dad (Keith) is waiting for him up in heaven at the first tee box with a tee time already made. May he rest in peace knowing how much he was loved here on earth. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten
Our deepest and sincere sympathy,
Don and Joni "Jo" Kazel
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Lauri Coyle-Zander
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Dear Pat and Frederickson Cousins,
We are so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. Such great memories of all of you while growing up on Madison's east side. Dean was such a kind, caring person and he had a great sense of humor, always smiling. Dad always thought it was Dean who stole our family bucket of KFC out of his convertible at the Sentry store on Cottage Grove Road many years back, playing a prank on ole Ken. ;) Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lauri Coyle-Zander
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Mike
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I love you Dad. Best role model ever. I was very fortunate to be born as one of your children. Forever grateful to you and mom. Mike
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Gary Frederickson
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I know anyone who reads this probably already knows Dad, but it is the truth. Best. Dad. Ever. Kind, hard-working, generous and never spoke a bad word about anyone. I will miss you every day, Dad. Whatever good I have in me comes from you and Mom. I cannot thank you enough for being my dad.
KL
Kathy (Brockman) Lewis
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Dear Frederickson Family, so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. I will always remember Mr. Fred with a smile on his face. He was one of the best neighborhood Dads out there! May your memories of him carry you through this tough time.
Hugs to you all. ♥
Kathy (Brockman) Lewis
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Tom and Mary Kay
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Dear Aunt Pat and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Uncle Dean always had a smile on his face and he was such a kind and gentle man. My dad loved him as his brother and as his best friend and my parents sure enjoyed the many trips they took with Dean and Pat . Take comfort in the many wonderful family times you all shared. Those memories will last a lifetime. He truly was a special man and will be missed by many.
Tom and Mary Kay