In Memory Of
Frederick C. Sandusky
1925
2020
Frederick C. Sandusky
August 24, 1925 — June 11, 2020
Frederick C. Sandusky Sr. of Grove City, Ohio, formerly of Connellsville, Pennsylvania, passed away at the age of 94, on June 11, 2020.
He was born August 24, 1925, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, the fifth of ten children, to Stella and Paul Sandusky. Fred leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Betty (DeBolt) Sandusky; children Gretchen (Roger Bowland), Beth, Fred Jr. (Amy); grandchildren Caitlin (Spenser) Miller, Alex Molnar, Magnus Sandusky; and great-grandchild Kellan Miller.
In spite of the economy of the time, Fred's parents made certain that he had an active and happy childhood; ice skating at East Park; playing baseball at North End Ball Park; scouting at Camp Wildwood with Troop #7 and swimming at Mound Creek and Lake Forest in Scottdale.
During high school, he worked for his father at the Paul C. Sandusky Lumber Company, and in 1943 he joined the Army Air Corps. Corporal Sandusky served as a mechanic working on P-47s and spent two years in England, Casablanca and Africa.
After World War II Fred attended Waynesburg College where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration.
Fred enjoyed a successful career with the Anchor Hocking Corporation for 26 years. He then ventured onto other glass companies to share his expertise.
Upon retirement, Fred and Betty purchased a farm in Connellsville TWP where he enjoyed the outdoors. He was well known for his gardening, specializing in tomatoes and kohlrabi; cheering on the Steelers; eating corn on the cob; coloring Easter eggs; and walking with his four-legged friends Kyle, Charlie and Millie.
He had a wonderful relationship with his grandchildren. To hear him talk about them, they could walk on water. He loved them dearly.
He loved all his family, parents, brothers and sisters, the environment, participating in family activities, birthdays, reunions, Big "0" parties and holiday celebrations.
He is survived by his sisters Patricia Daniels and Rosemary (Frank) King. He is predeceased by parents Stella and Paul and siblings Conrad (Ethel), Dorothy (John) Yakimick, Robert (Billie Sue), Geneva (Hubert) Reidman, Flora (John) Kowalczyk, Delores Brooks, Paul Edward (Marilyn), and Dave Daniels.
One of Fred's final wishes was that he be remembered when gone, but not mourned.
A life celebration is being planned at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Connellsville, Pennsylvania, where Fred was a lifelong member.
The Family would like to thank the aides and nurses at Brookdale Pinnacle for providing care and friendship to Fred. We are most grateful for your dedication.
He was born August 24, 1925, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, the fifth of ten children, to Stella and Paul Sandusky. Fred leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Betty (DeBolt) Sandusky; children Gretchen (Roger Bowland), Beth, Fred Jr. (Amy); grandchildren Caitlin (Spenser) Miller, Alex Molnar, Magnus Sandusky; and great-grandchild Kellan Miller.
In spite of the economy of the time, Fred's parents made certain that he had an active and happy childhood; ice skating at East Park; playing baseball at North End Ball Park; scouting at Camp Wildwood with Troop #7 and swimming at Mound Creek and Lake Forest in Scottdale.
During high school, he worked for his father at the Paul C. Sandusky Lumber Company, and in 1943 he joined the Army Air Corps. Corporal Sandusky served as a mechanic working on P-47s and spent two years in England, Casablanca and Africa.
After World War II Fred attended Waynesburg College where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration.
Fred enjoyed a successful career with the Anchor Hocking Corporation for 26 years. He then ventured onto other glass companies to share his expertise.
Upon retirement, Fred and Betty purchased a farm in Connellsville TWP where he enjoyed the outdoors. He was well known for his gardening, specializing in tomatoes and kohlrabi; cheering on the Steelers; eating corn on the cob; coloring Easter eggs; and walking with his four-legged friends Kyle, Charlie and Millie.
He had a wonderful relationship with his grandchildren. To hear him talk about them, they could walk on water. He loved them dearly.
He loved all his family, parents, brothers and sisters, the environment, participating in family activities, birthdays, reunions, Big "0" parties and holiday celebrations.
He is survived by his sisters Patricia Daniels and Rosemary (Frank) King. He is predeceased by parents Stella and Paul and siblings Conrad (Ethel), Dorothy (John) Yakimick, Robert (Billie Sue), Geneva (Hubert) Reidman, Flora (John) Kowalczyk, Delores Brooks, Paul Edward (Marilyn), and Dave Daniels.
One of Fred's final wishes was that he be remembered when gone, but not mourned.
A life celebration is being planned at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Connellsville, Pennsylvania, where Fred was a lifelong member.
The Family would like to thank the aides and nurses at Brookdale Pinnacle for providing care and friendship to Fred. We are most grateful for your dedication.
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