1926
Frederick
2011
Frederick A Smead
January 27, 1926 — July 10, 2011
Frederick A. ``Fritz' Smead, 85, passed away Sunday, July10, 2011.
Frederick Anthony Smead was born January 27, 1926 and was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Fritz left high school at age 17 to join the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served his country. Stationed in the Philippines during World War II, Fritz flew many missions as the nose gunner on a U.S. Privateer plane. During this time Fritz was awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross and later on was presented his honorary high school diploma from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.
When Fritz returned home he worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Fritz started as a mechanic then worked his way through the ranks to Supervisor, Foreman and eventually retired after 38 years of service as the Zone Engineer. He also climbed, painted and re-roped flag poles as a part- time business, and will always be remembered for his strong work ethic.
Fritz was a true outdoorsman, hunting, fishing and trapping - he loved it all. He took many family trips to Canada to share this passion with his wife and children; he also spent many hours later in life fishing on Lake Erie. Fritz was also a true animal lover who always had a treat in his pocket for the dogs. He was watched over by his faithful dog, Brady, who didn't leave his side until the end.
Fritz was a devout Catholic whose priorities were God, Family and Country.
Preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Phyllis Smead, who died October 2, 2001, Frederick Smead is survived by sons, Gary Raylene Smead of Tallmadge and Mike Jamie Smead of Uniontown; daughter, Michele Keith Graves of Akron; Tracy Smead; sisters, Carol Hervey of Stow and Rosemarie Smead of Indiana; brother, Joe of Florida; grandchildren, Amber Larry Peters, Justin Tristin Smead, Megan Jon Shellhorn, Nathan Jessica Smead, Madison Graves, and Morgan Jeremy Simmons-Graves; and five wonderful great-grandchildren, Ethan, Kendahl, Payten, Grace and Caleb.
A Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, with Fr. James F. Kramer officiating. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery with Military Honors by Firestone VFW Post #3383. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 1676 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Copley 44321.
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Frederick Anthony Smead was born January 27, 1926 and was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Fritz left high school at age 17 to join the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served his country. Stationed in the Philippines during World War II, Fritz flew many missions as the nose gunner on a U.S. Privateer plane. During this time Fritz was awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross and later on was presented his honorary high school diploma from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.
When Fritz returned home he worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Fritz started as a mechanic then worked his way through the ranks to Supervisor, Foreman and eventually retired after 38 years of service as the Zone Engineer. He also climbed, painted and re-roped flag poles as a part- time business, and will always be remembered for his strong work ethic.
Fritz was a true outdoorsman, hunting, fishing and trapping - he loved it all. He took many family trips to Canada to share this passion with his wife and children; he also spent many hours later in life fishing on Lake Erie. Fritz was also a true animal lover who always had a treat in his pocket for the dogs. He was watched over by his faithful dog, Brady, who didn't leave his side until the end.
Fritz was a devout Catholic whose priorities were God, Family and Country.
Preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Phyllis Smead, who died October 2, 2001, Frederick Smead is survived by sons, Gary Raylene Smead of Tallmadge and Mike Jamie Smead of Uniontown; daughter, Michele Keith Graves of Akron; Tracy Smead; sisters, Carol Hervey of Stow and Rosemarie Smead of Indiana; brother, Joe of Florida; grandchildren, Amber Larry Peters, Justin Tristin Smead, Megan Jon Shellhorn, Nathan Jessica Smead, Madison Graves, and Morgan Jeremy Simmons-Graves; and five wonderful great-grandchildren, Ethan, Kendahl, Payten, Grace and Caleb.
A Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, with Fr. James F. Kramer officiating. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery with Military Honors by Firestone VFW Post #3383. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 1676 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Copley 44321.
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