Clair "Max" Frederick
January 07, 2012
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Clair Max Frederick, 83, died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Prairie Hills Assisted Living. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with burial to follow at Norwalk Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Max was born June 18, 1928 to Arthur and Francis Frederick in Osceola. He graduated from Lincoln High School and served in the US Navy during World War II. Max was a tire builder for Armstrong Tire & Rubber for over 30 years and retired in 1986. He was a long time member of the Eagles Lodge #109 and enjoyed painting, camping, and spending time with his family.
Max is survived by his children, Douglas (Francine) Frederick and Darcy (Jeff) Williams; step-daughters, Connie (Bruce) Whitacre and Cindy (Ted) Austin; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna; second wife, Phyllis; two grandchildren; and sister, Betty Clark.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Eagles Lodge #109, 6767 Bloomfield Road, Des Moines, IA 50320.
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Pauline Kozak
01/11/2012
Uncle Max had such a sweet spirit and gained a place in the heart of our family the very first time we met him. I know he will be missed by everyone, me included. I feel blessed to have had him in my life!
Dennis Verploegh
01/10/2012
I met Max at the Eagles in Des Moines. Even after I left and came back to visit, he was always there to ask how I was and ask about my family. He was truly a very caring man. I remember the last time I saw him , he was working as a courier and dropped a package off at the school I work at. He saw me in the hallway and hollered at me. We were able to catch up for about five minutes before he was back on the road. Definitely a man of honor and my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time.
Janelle Baker
01/10/2012
I was so saddened to hear Uncle Max had passed away. I can truly say every memory I have of Uncle Max is a happy one. My sisters and I were always made to feel welcome at Uncle Max and Aunt Joan's home growing up. Their home was one that was always filled with family, laughter, and love.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Uncle Max's family and other loved ones.
Karen & Roger Britt
01/09/2012
Uncle Max will be missed by all. He was always a special person. He was such a wonderful caring person - he always went out of his way to help everyone. He always was available to spend time with us and opened his home to our family when we visited Des Moines. He meant so much to all of us.
Blessings and sympathy to the family, Roger and Karen
Melody and Kevin
01/09/2012
We are going to miss Uncle Max so much. He always had time to talk and opened his home to us from the time he married Aunt Joan. I am so glad he said yes to the first breakfast invitation.We love you all and will miss him so very much!
Nancy Baker
01/09/2012
My heart goes out to you. Max was such a great guy. I always enjoyed talking with him. He always had a funny story to share. I'm going to really miss him.