Fred "F. Frederick "Fred" Wooster" Wooster

Fred "F. Frederick "Fred" Wooster" Wooster December 17, 1916 - December 20, 2010

F. Frederick “Fred” Wooster, age 94, of Baltimore, OH passed away Monday evening, December 20, 2010, after a prolonged illness.

Fred was born to the late George P. and Dora W. (Smurr) Wooster on December 17, 1916, in Basil, Ohio. He graduated from Liberty Union High School, Baltimore, in 1933. He married Irma Louise Emswiller on January 30, 1937. Fred and Irma lived on and farmed 82 acres on Basil Road, north of Baltimore. He worked for Weaver’s Hardware in Baltimore for 35 years where he was well known for his knowledge and advice. He was an avid gardener. He enjoyed fishing and being with his family and friends, and Irma’s cooking and baking. Fred had a faithful devotion to and regular attendance at St. Michael’s U.C.C. in Baltimore. Fred was a founding member of the Fairfield County Fish & Game Club.

Fred is survived by his daughter, Sandra L. (Howard) Slonaker of Baltimore; son, James O. (Rebecca) Wooster of Huron, OH; grandchildren, John H. Slonaker of Hagerstown, IN, Patricia (Todd) Slonaker Diener of Centerville, OH, Mathew J. (Angela) Wooster of Columbus, OH, and Curtis E. (Jodi) Taylor of Bellevue, OH; great grandchildren, Kendall Morrow and Jake & Chase Taylor of Bellevue, OH; and sisters, Mayre D. Wooster Weaver of Baltimore and Mary C. Wooster Olvey of Louisville, KY.

Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Irma L. Wooster; his parents; and brothers, Chalmer, George, and Kenneth Wooster.

Funeral service will take place at St. Michael’s United Church of Christ at 10:30 AM Thursday with Reverend Dale Ann Gray and Reverend Diane Berger officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Baltimore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Baltimore and one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Fred’s name to St. Michael’s United Church of Christ, 2495 Bickel Church Rd. NW, Baltimore, OH 43105.

Facts

Born: December 17, 1916
Place of Birth: Basil, OH
Death: December 20, 2010
Organizations: St. Michael's United Church of Christ

Memorial Donations

Memorial donations may be made to:
St. Michael's United Church of Christ, 2495 Bickel Church Rd. NW, Baltimore, OH 43105

Services

Funeral Service

Thursday December 23, 2010 , 10:30 AM at St. Michael's United Church of Christ

Visitation 1 hour prior to the service.

Visitation

Wednesday December 22, 2010 , 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Johnson-Smith Funeral Home