William Melvin Fredericksen, a retired electrician, maintenance worker, and US Navy Veteran, passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 9th, 2023, he was 79 years old. Bill resided in Mountain Home, Arkansas but was brought back to his son’s home in Pensacola, Florida where he was cared for and comforted leading up to his passing. He was surrounded by his son Scott, his daughters Machale and Lisa, his daughter-in-law Marci and his grandson, Braidon. Bill had been battling pancreatic cancer for some time. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial will be 11 AM on Saturday, September 23rd at Springdale Cemetery, Clinton. Family and friends will meet at Pape Funeral Home at 10:00 AM before proceeding to the cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com
Bill grew up in Clinton Iowa and started his family there. After leaving Iowa, he moved to Pensacola Fl. And then, after the death of his wife Marie Katherine Fredericksen in 2006, Bill retired a few years later and moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas to enjoy his time on the lakes fishing. Bill was a modern-day MacGyver. He was one that many would turn to for help when in need. Bill’s sense of humor, knowledge, work ethic and big heart earned him many friends everywhere he went. Bill was known as “Fred”, “uncle bill”, “papa”, “grandpa bill”, “brother”, “willy”, “Billy”, “Dad”, and best friend. His sense of humor was his biggest asset and he kept it up right to the very end. When we were in tears, he would manage to mumble something goofy to make us laugh. He will be missed by not only us, but so many others.
He is survived by his brothers Raymond “Ray” Fredericksen, Kenneth “Kenny” Fredericksen and his sisters Charlotte Akin and Marsha Fredericksen. He is also survived by his children, Scott Fredericksen, Machale Fredericksen, and Lisa Filippini. He was blessed with 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dennis “Denny” Fredericksen, Donald “Don” Fredericksen, and his sister Sonya Pine. The family requests memorials to be made to the Clinton Amvets.
