Fred E. Pearson Jr., 82, of Rockford passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 26, 2017. He was born on January 25, 1935 in New Auburn, WI, the son of Fred and Fern (Schroeder) Pearson. He met the love of his life, Darlene Vetterkind, and the two married on December 28, 1957 in Dubuque, IA. Together they relocated to Germany, where Fred was stationed for 2 years serving in the United States Army. He enjoyed a 44 year long career at Sundstrand Corp. until his retirement. He was an honorable man who was devoted to his God and his church. Fred enjoyed golfing and any Wisconsin sporting team, particularly the Green Bay Packers. Above all, Fred was a loving husband, father, and friend.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene; his son, David (Christine Haeggquist) Pearson; special nieces and nephews; many wonderful sisters and brothers in-law, family and friends. He is predeceased by his daughter, Diane, parents, and brothers, Bob and Jim Pearson.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Broadway Covenant Church. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial Arlington Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene; his son, David (Christine Haeggquist) Pearson; special nieces and nephews; many wonderful sisters and brothers in-law, family and friends. He is predeceased by his daughter, Diane, parents, and brothers, Bob and Jim Pearson.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Broadway Covenant Church. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial Arlington Cemetery.
Fred E. Pearson Jr., 82, of Rockford passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 26, 2017. He was born on January 25, 1935 in New Auburn, WI, the son of Fred and Fern (Schroeder) Pearson. He met the love of his life, Darlene Vetterkind, and the two married on December 28, 1957 in Dubuque, IA. Together they relocated to Germany, where Fred was stationed for 2 years serving in the United States Army. He enjoyed a 44 year long career at Sundstrand Corp. until his retirement. He was an honorable man who was devoted to his God and his church. Fred enjoyed golfing and any Wisconsin sporting team, particularly the Green Bay Packers. Above all, Fred was a loving husband, father, and friend.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene; his son, David (Christine Haeggquist) Pearson; special nieces and nephews; many wonderful sisters and brothers in-law, family and friends. He is predeceased by his daughter, Diane, parents, and brothers, Bob and Jim Pearson.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Broadway Covenant Church. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial Arlington Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene; his son, David (Christine Haeggquist) Pearson; special nieces and nephews; many wonderful sisters and brothers in-law, family and friends. He is predeceased by his daughter, Diane, parents, and brothers, Bob and Jim Pearson.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Broadway Covenant Church. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial Arlington Cemetery.
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