Fred Ferrell, of Deerbrook, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 at his home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 74 years old. He was born on April 19, 1939 in Tennessee a son of Clara Belle Ferrell. He married Nancy Wilke on December 27, 1958 in Milwaukee. She survives.
He served in the United States Army from September 2, 1958 to May 16, 1962 stationed in Germany and continued his service in the United States Army Reserves being honorably discharged on September 1, 1964.
He was a Machinist for Briggs and Stratton in West Allis for 30 years retiring in 2003. He moved to Deerbook from Burlington in 2005.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends at the cabin in Deerbrook.
In addition to his wife survivors include two daughters, Melody (Robert) Bernard of Burlington and Violet Clausen; a son, Jerry (Christine) Ferrell of Rosemount, Minn; nine grandchildren, Nicholas (Courtney) Gardner of East Troy, Nicole Shilling of Minneapolis, Minn, Scott Turner, Crystal, Catherine, Calvin and Cassandra Clausen, Kacey and Mason Ferrell both of Rosemount, Minn; a great-granddaughter, Calan Shilling; four sisters, Irene Hollis of Tenn, Ruth (Layton) Phillips of Ind, Etta (Tom) Colwell of Wis and Barb Willett of Wis; three brothers, Bud (Pat) Smith of N.M., Pat (Missy) Reynolds of Ky. and Mike Reynolds of Wis; and his faithful friend, Breeze.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Keehn; and three brothers, CL Vickers, Charlie Reynolds, and Tommy Reynolds.
Burial will take place at a later date at the Lakeside Cemetery in Kempster.
A special thank you to Dr. Deep and LeRoyer Hospice for the special care given to Fred.
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Well,we did have family fred family was speacial pat and mike alot of kids 16 or so.we lived on the lake were I learned to fish on wind lake wis.and ice skate. The yard was alot of fun growing up tumbling and our neighbors amy and ridind het horse all the kids , fishing every day and moving to burlington .he had a his laugh and was frim with us. Violet claesson ferrell
So sorry to hear that Fred had passed. We were just talking the week before,wondering about you and all. We send our deepest,heart filled sympathy to you. Fred was a good neighbor and he will be remembered.Kevin also sends regrets and regards.
Dear Ferrell Family,
I am sending you my deepest condolence.
I know how much you all loved your Husband,Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandpa & Great Grandpa. Fred will always be in your hearts!!!
fred was an interesting neighbor and good for some great conversation. never a boring minute when he was around. we saw him even after he sold the house next door.
Pops was such a wonderful man. He was always thinking about others and always had a smile on his face. I was very fortunate to have known him. He will be missed dearly. May he rest in peace.
Fred was always there for anyone who needed someone. He told Charlie and I we were going to get married at his mother's funeral. Charlie and I hadn't even started dating. When Huntington's Disease slowly robbed Charlie of his life, Fred was there for our entire family and supported me in all the difficult decisions I had to make. I will love him forever.
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Fred. He was the greatest "baseball" friend to my brother, for which I am so greatful. He and his family will never be forgotten for the support and caring they showed us since my brother passed away. Thank you so much.
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