Frederick W. Lederer

Frederick W. Lederer of Oconomowoc (formerly of Mequon), age 76, passed away on January 21, 2021. He was born on May 8, 1944 to Roland and Esther (Geier) Lederer in Mequon. Fred is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jean; children, David (Jen) Lederer, Debra (John) Williams, Michael (Ashley) Lederer; his grandchildren, Breanna, Grant, Lauren, Joshua, Hannah, Benjamin; his siblings, Robert (Sandy) Lederer, Rosemary Wilhelme, Carolyn (Ron) Verfuerth; his sister-in-law, Sandra Lederer(of Arizona); his in-laws, Tom (Gayle) Gruenewald, James (Catherine) Gruenewald, Mary (Jim) Reith, Margie (Mark) Finger, Ellen (Mike) Harris, Kathy MacKenzie; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings and their spouses, Dorothy (Richard Rieder, Donald Geib), Harvey (LeNae) Lederer, Ralph Lederer, George (Patricia) Lederer; and his brothers-in-law, Kenneth Wilhelme and Bill MacKenzie. Fred was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after serving two years of active duty and four years with the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a proud member of the Milwaukee Carpenters Union, Local #2283 for 52 years. As a man who loved to work with his hands, he has left us with reminders of his quality craftsmanship displayed throughout Wisconsin. Fred's faith in the Lord inspired him to be the wonderful son, husband, father, grandpa, friend, and neighbor that he was. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Fred’s name can be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1616 W. Mequon Rd. Mequon, WI 53092.