P. David Fredrickson

Dave was born on October 7, 1942 in Laurium, Michigan, the son of Philip and Nancy (Prophet) Fredrickson. He graduated from Calumet High School in 1960. After which, he attended Suomi College and Northern Michigan University. He was united in marriage to Joetta Coppock on August 28, 1971 at the Evangelical Free Church in Gladstone. In 1978, Dave and his family moved to Sheboygan, Wisconsin where he worked as a purchaser for the City of Sheboygan for 25 years until he retired and eventually returned to Gladstone with Joetta.

Dave was a gifted, lifelong singer and musician. He played piano, clarinet and several other instruments. He had beautiful singing voice and performed with several groups and choirs throughout his life. Most notably, he was a member of the Men of Harmony in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and travelled the Midwest performing gospel music for over 20 years. He also was a member of the Remnants Barbershop Chorus in Escanaba after retirement. He sang for many weddings, funerals, church services throughout the years for families and friends.

Dave had a strong faith in Christ and lived a life that exemplified his belief to others especially through his music. He and Joetta attended the Covenant Church in Gladstone.

Dave is survived by his wife; his children, John (Kim) Fredrickson of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Kelli (Jim) Bovin of Bloomington, Minnesota; grandchildren, Allie and Eli Fredrickson and Jake and Thomas Bovin.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Paul.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 25 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone with memorial services to follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor Aaron Anderson officiating. Dave will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone.

In lieu of flowers donations in Dave’s name can be directed to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or go to diabetes.org.

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