Frederic E. Doederlein 1927-2011

Frederic E. "Fred" Doederlein of East Dundee Frederic E. "Fred" Doederlein, 84, passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at his home surrounded by family.

Fred was born on April 3, 1927, in Elgin. He was the son of the late Walter and Charlotte (nee Sylvester) Doederlein. Fred was a lifelong resident of East Dundee. He was a 1945 graduate of Dundee Community High School and a 1951 graduate of Valparaiso University, having earned a bachelor's degree in business law.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS DeHaven and was a long time member of the USS DeHaven Sailors Association. Fred was a life member and past commander of Tri-Cities Evergreen VFW Post #2298 and a member of the Carpentersville American Legion. He was a lifelong and active member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in West Dundee.

Fred was owner and operator of Fred Doederlein Lumber and Fred Doederlein Enterprises. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, DeLoris, whom he married July 17, 1953, and their children, Mark (Karen) Cole, Dr. Stephen (Bobbi Jo) Rittmann, Robert (Susie) Rittmann, Martha (Scott) Lehman and Carol Hardt. Fred is also survived by nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his sister, Kate (Jim Bernhardt) Counsell; sister-in-law, Gloria Doederlein; as well as many nieces, nephews, and countless good and faithful friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Ted.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 401 W. Main St., West Dundee, with Frank Hewitt officiating. Burial followed with military honors in the Dundee Township East Cemetery, East Dundee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, The USS DeHaven Scholarship Fund or the Valparaiso University Guild.