Warren - Fred William Pash, 95, of Freeport, IL formerly of Warren, IL passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL. Fred was the son of Simon R. Pash and Anna (Mass) Pash was born on July 15, 1921 in Clarno, WI. His mother and father farmed on several different farms during his young boyhood life, his father passed away in 1931 and his family moved to Nora, IL. After about two years his family moved to Warren where Fred had resided.
Fred did odd jobs around town when in grade and high school. He went to the Warren auditorium and saw a lot of movies. In 1939, the drug store burned down, and Fred helped remove the merchandise that was destroyed. When the building was rebuilt, Fred worked for John Donner sweeping and mopping the floor, stock shelves, sell merchandise, and work at the fountain. Fred served our country in the United States Army during World War II and spent his time in engineering in the south Pacific, operating heavy equipment; shovels, drag lines, and crane work.
After returning home from the Army, Fred worked for Don Meyers and attended a school of Pharmacy and was a registered Pharmacist. Fred worked for Don until 1957, then bough the pharmacy. A fountain was in the store that had Coke for five cents, malts, sodas and sundaes for 20 & 25 cents. Fred sold the store in 1988 to Rich Woods. He continued to work there for a few years, and then retired.
Fred Married Lillian Akins in 1947. They had one child that died in infancy. Lillian passed away in 1971. In 1973 Fred and Wilmith Elam Geach were married. In 1988, after Fred Sold the pharmacy, Wilmith and Fred spent many winters in Florida and traveling.
Fred was a member of the Warren United Methodist Church. He was a commander of the American Legion from 1979-1980. He had been a member of the Chamber of Commerce and was one of the officers when it started. He was a Boy Scout leader, on the cemetery board for about fifteen years.
He is survived by son Mark Geach, son-in-law Kim Pearson, granddaughter Lori (Geach) Basso, grandsons; Jason Pearson, Chris Geach and Kirk Pearson; and four great grandsons; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Lillian in 1971, second wife Wilmith in 2015, infant son Mark, daughter Jan Pearson, brothers Edwin, Harry, Joe and Leonard Pash; sisters Eva Heckman, Violet Woodley, Ruth Bradshaw, and Joyce Long.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Warren United Methodist Church in Warren.
A visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of services on Saturday.
Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren.
Pastor Roger Bronkema will officiate the services.
A memorial has been established in his name.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
Fred did odd jobs around town when in grade and high school. He went to the Warren auditorium and saw a lot of movies. In 1939, the drug store burned down, and Fred helped remove the merchandise that was destroyed. When the building was rebuilt, Fred worked for John Donner sweeping and mopping the floor, stock shelves, sell merchandise, and work at the fountain. Fred served our country in the United States Army during World War II and spent his time in engineering in the south Pacific, operating heavy equipment; shovels, drag lines, and crane work.
After returning home from the Army, Fred worked for Don Meyers and attended a school of Pharmacy and was a registered Pharmacist. Fred worked for Don until 1957, then bough the pharmacy. A fountain was in the store that had Coke for five cents, malts, sodas and sundaes for 20 & 25 cents. Fred sold the store in 1988 to Rich Woods. He continued to work there for a few years, and then retired.
Fred Married Lillian Akins in 1947. They had one child that died in infancy. Lillian passed away in 1971. In 1973 Fred and Wilmith Elam Geach were married. In 1988, after Fred Sold the pharmacy, Wilmith and Fred spent many winters in Florida and traveling.
Fred was a member of the Warren United Methodist Church. He was a commander of the American Legion from 1979-1980. He had been a member of the Chamber of Commerce and was one of the officers when it started. He was a Boy Scout leader, on the cemetery board for about fifteen years.
He is survived by son Mark Geach, son-in-law Kim Pearson, granddaughter Lori (Geach) Basso, grandsons; Jason Pearson, Chris Geach and Kirk Pearson; and four great grandsons; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Lillian in 1971, second wife Wilmith in 2015, infant son Mark, daughter Jan Pearson, brothers Edwin, Harry, Joe and Leonard Pash; sisters Eva Heckman, Violet Woodley, Ruth Bradshaw, and Joyce Long.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Warren United Methodist Church in Warren.
A visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of services on Saturday.
Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren.
Pastor Roger Bronkema will officiate the services.
A memorial has been established in his name.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.