Frerick Voitel
March 05, 2009
Fredrick Earl Voitel, 101, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Altoona Nursing and Rehab. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2009 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. in Des Moines. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Fredrick was born February 27, 1908 in Creston, Iowa to William and Alice Voitel. He was employed for 24 years with Swift and Company, and 23 years with the State of Iowa in the Department of History. He retired in 1976. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and bowling. He was a member of the Waveland Park Masonic Lodge #654, The Des Moines Consistory, The Za-Ga-Zig Shrine, and a charter member of Union Park Lodge #658, where he was also a past master.
Fredrick is survived by his sister, Ruth Zeroni of Grand Junction; three grandchildren, Kay, Mike and Pat; numerous great-grandchildren; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Marie Tait; his brother, Harold; his daughter, Mary Loraine Conor; and his wives: Ruth and Mary.
Visitation will be 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2009 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Botanical Center in loving memory of Fredrick.
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Norma Douglas
03/08/2009
I worked with Fred (Fritz as we always called him) at the Historical Building in Des Moines in 1966 to 1969. We keep in contact for many years through his friend Pauline Shaffer. I have many fond memories of Fritz. The family has my condolences. I will not be able to attend his funeral tomorrow, but will hold him in my prayers.
Michael Barton
03/07/2009
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Many memories of Uncle Fred are forever in our hearts. Especially the Judkins Christmas parties, and as a young kid - the historical building tours.
Uncle Fred was present in 2003 when I joined the brotherhood of the Masonic family. I was touched by his attendance and appreciated his support.
My mom, Hester(Judkins)Barton, was Uncle Fred's sister in law.