Dennis "Denny" Fredrickson, age 78 of Antigo, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 20, 1944, in Rhinelander, a son of the late James and Anne (Kolich) Fredrickson.
Denny was a 1962 graduate of Rhinelander High School. He married Judy Richardson, the couple had two children, Denise and Scott, and later divorced. He married Mary (Chervenka) Heckert on August 20, 1983, they had a son, Eric.
Early in life Denny worked for Coca-Cola in Rhinelander, he later worked for Mid-Wisconsin Beverage (Pepsi) in Antigo, where he was a service manager working with the area casinos.
Denny was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many annual trips to Canada. He also enjoyed camping, hunting, golfing, baseball and playing bingo at the casino.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Mary; daughter, Denise (Dave) Schroeder of Lake Mills; two sons, Scott (partner Paula Fralick) Fredrickson of Rhinelander and Eric Fredrickson of Antigo; three grandchildren, Nicole (Liz) Hemming-Schroeder of Fort Collins, CO, Marissa (Andrew) Adams of Fort Atkinson, WI and Marina Schroeder of Lake Mills, WI; and a great-grandson, Ryker Adams.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Fredrickson.
Per Denny's wishes, there will be no funeral service.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay and Unity Hospice for their concern and care for Dennis and his family.
Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Thoughts and prayers are with Mary and family🙏 Gary&Sharon Krugel
Denny will be greatly missed. He was such a likable friend and for many years, he was a rep for Pepsi at our casino. We are so sorry that he had to lose the fight with cancer. Our heart goes out to his family during this difficult time. Your friends Rick and Bev Neumeier
Will remember all the good times to Canada fishing and camping 🏕. Our sympathy to all the family. JOE AND CAROL
Remembering Denny and your family from the Neva Lake neighborhood. May you find support from family and friends. Thinking of you. Jim and Jeanne
I'm so sorry for your loss Mary and family. Your bowling friend Cindy. 🙏 💘
Our deepest sympathy, Mary! John/Janis Warner
With deepest sympathy,Memorial Tree was purchased for the family of Dennis "Denny" Fredrickson by Stephanie and Anthony Mrse.
A tree. What a wonderful way to remember Denny. A sheltering guidance, a planting of seeds and an interconnectedness wherever we may go. RIP