Parents: Albert and Veronica (Milbocker) Hodgkinson
Grandparents: Oliver and Ellen (Kelly) Hodgkinson; Joseph and Elizabeth (Kaufman) Milbocker
Siblings: Rosemary and William Hodgkinson
Spouse: Elizabeth Klaus (married June 3, 1950, St Mary's Catholic Church, Burnside, Michigan)
Their Children: Patricia, Robert and Annette
Fred was raised in a two-story brick farm home on Barnes Road, North Branch, Michigan, where his dad raised crops and dairy cattle. He and younger brother, Bill, soon learned farming and, as a young man, he began working for another farm family, the Sohns, as a hired hand, assisting them with their chores, as well.
Fred and Liz met at a dance at Miller's Lake, a place that was a popular dance spot in Lapeer County during the 1940's. However, they didn't begin dating until sometime later. When shy Fred saw Liz again - this time at a farm sale - his buddies belittled him for not asking her for a date. Finally, a few days later, he saw her at church, seized the opportunity, and she accepted.
During his senior years, Fred waged a battle against prostate cancer. After undergoing forty radiation treatments and, with the grace of God, he emerged victorious. Later, he was afflicted with Parkinson's, but continued to maintain his cheerful disposition through it all.
Fred and Liz made their latest home on Banker Street, in North Branch, not far from the shopping district and their church. Their marriage lasted almost 62 years. At the time of his death, besides three loving children, God had blest them with eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Anyone who knew Fred admired and respected him. He was always good-natured and his manners were that of a perfect gentleman.
Employment: Huron Products (24 years); later, retired from AC Spark Plug, Flint, Michigan
Church Membership: Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, North Branch, Michigan
Hobbies: Deer hunting, gardening, farming, playing cards, time with family
Visitation: Monday, March 5, 2012, 4-8pm; Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 1-8pm, with Rosary at 7pm, at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home, North Branch, Michigan, and Wednesday, March 7,2012, 10-11am, at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, North Branch, Michigan
Funeral: Wednesday, March 7,2012, 11am, at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, North Branch, Michigan, Father Richard Treml officiating
Memorial Contributions: Marlette United Hospice Service, Marlette, Michigan, or Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Anyone with corrections and/or more information about Fred, please click on my name and e-mail me. Thank you. Mary Abbey
"WE LOVED HIM IN LIFE; LET US NOT FORGET HIM IN DEATH."
Grandparents: Oliver and Ellen (Kelly) Hodgkinson; Joseph and Elizabeth (Kaufman) Milbocker
Siblings: Rosemary and William Hodgkinson
Spouse: Elizabeth Klaus (married June 3, 1950, St Mary's Catholic Church, Burnside, Michigan)
Their Children: Patricia, Robert and Annette
Fred was raised in a two-story brick farm home on Barnes Road, North Branch, Michigan, where his dad raised crops and dairy cattle. He and younger brother, Bill, soon learned farming and, as a young man, he began working for another farm family, the Sohns, as a hired hand, assisting them with their chores, as well.
Fred and Liz met at a dance at Miller's Lake, a place that was a popular dance spot in Lapeer County during the 1940's. However, they didn't begin dating until sometime later. When shy Fred saw Liz again - this time at a farm sale - his buddies belittled him for not asking her for a date. Finally, a few days later, he saw her at church, seized the opportunity, and she accepted.
During his senior years, Fred waged a battle against prostate cancer. After undergoing forty radiation treatments and, with the grace of God, he emerged victorious. Later, he was afflicted with Parkinson's, but continued to maintain his cheerful disposition through it all.
Fred and Liz made their latest home on Banker Street, in North Branch, not far from the shopping district and their church. Their marriage lasted almost 62 years. At the time of his death, besides three loving children, God had blest them with eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Anyone who knew Fred admired and respected him. He was always good-natured and his manners were that of a perfect gentleman.
Employment: Huron Products (24 years); later, retired from AC Spark Plug, Flint, Michigan
Church Membership: Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, North Branch, Michigan
Hobbies: Deer hunting, gardening, farming, playing cards, time with family
Visitation: Monday, March 5, 2012, 4-8pm; Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 1-8pm, with Rosary at 7pm, at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home, North Branch, Michigan, and Wednesday, March 7,2012, 10-11am, at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, North Branch, Michigan
Funeral: Wednesday, March 7,2012, 11am, at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, North Branch, Michigan, Father Richard Treml officiating
Memorial Contributions: Marlette United Hospice Service, Marlette, Michigan, or Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Anyone with corrections and/or more information about Fred, please click on my name and e-mail me. Thank you. Mary Abbey
"WE LOVED HIM IN LIFE; LET US NOT FORGET HIM IN DEATH."
Parents: Albert and Veronica (Milbocker) Hodgkinson
Grandparents: Oliver and Ellen (Kelly) Hodgkinson; Joseph and Elizabeth (Kaufman) Milbocker
Siblings: Rosemary and William Hodgkinson
Spouse: Elizabeth Klaus (married June 3, 1950, St Mary's Catholic Church, Burnside, Michigan)
Their Children: Patricia, Robert and Annette
Fred was raised in a two-story brick farm home on Barnes Road, North Branch, Michigan, where his dad raised crops and dairy cattle. He and younger brother, Bill, soon learned farming and, as a young man, he began working for another farm family, the Sohns, as a hired hand, assisting them with their chores, as well.
Fred and Liz met at a dance at Miller's Lake, a place that was a popular dance spot in Lapeer County during the 1940's. However, they didn't begin dating until sometime later. When shy Fred saw Liz again - this time at a farm sale - his buddies belittled him for not asking her for a date. Finally, a few days later, he saw her at church, seized the opportunity, and she accepted.
During his senior years, Fred waged a battle against prostate cancer. After undergoing forty radiation treatments and, with the grace of God, he emerged victorious. Later, he was afflicted with Parkinson's, but continued to maintain his cheerful disposition through it all.
Fred and Liz made their latest home on Banker Street, in North Branch, not far from the shopping district and their church. Their marriage lasted almost 62 years. At the time of his death, besides three loving children, God had blest them with eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Anyone who knew Fred admired and respected him. He was always good-natured and his manners were that of a perfect gentleman.
Employment: Huron Products (24 years); later, retired from AC Spark Plug, Flint, Michigan
Church Membership: Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, North Branch, Michigan
Hobbies: Deer hunting, gardening, farming, playing cards, time with family
Visitation: Monday, March 5, 2012, 4-8pm; Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 1-8pm, with Rosary at 7pm, at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home, North Branch, Michigan, and Wednesday, March 7,2012, 10-11am, at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, North Branch, Michigan
Funeral: Wednesday, March 7,2012, 11am, at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, North Branch, Michigan, Father Richard Treml officiating
Memorial Contributions: Marlette United Hospice Service, Marlette, Michigan, or Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Anyone with corrections and/or more information about Fred, please click on my name and e-mail me. Thank you. Mary Abbey
"WE LOVED HIM IN LIFE; LET US NOT FORGET HIM IN DEATH."
Grandparents: Oliver and Ellen (Kelly) Hodgkinson; Joseph and Elizabeth (Kaufman) Milbocker
Siblings: Rosemary and William Hodgkinson
Spouse: Elizabeth Klaus (married June 3, 1950, St Mary's Catholic Church, Burnside, Michigan)
Their Children: Patricia, Robert and Annette
Fred was raised in a two-story brick farm home on Barnes Road, North Branch, Michigan, where his dad raised crops and dairy cattle. He and younger brother, Bill, soon learned farming and, as a young man, he began working for another farm family, the Sohns, as a hired hand, assisting them with their chores, as well.
Fred and Liz met at a dance at Miller's Lake, a place that was a popular dance spot in Lapeer County during the 1940's. However, they didn't begin dating until sometime later. When shy Fred saw Liz again - this time at a farm sale - his buddies belittled him for not asking her for a date. Finally, a few days later, he saw her at church, seized the opportunity, and she accepted.
During his senior years, Fred waged a battle against prostate cancer. After undergoing forty radiation treatments and, with the grace of God, he emerged victorious. Later, he was afflicted with Parkinson's, but continued to maintain his cheerful disposition through it all.
Fred and Liz made their latest home on Banker Street, in North Branch, not far from the shopping district and their church. Their marriage lasted almost 62 years. At the time of his death, besides three loving children, God had blest them with eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Anyone who knew Fred admired and respected him. He was always good-natured and his manners were that of a perfect gentleman.
Employment: Huron Products (24 years); later, retired from AC Spark Plug, Flint, Michigan
Church Membership: Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, North Branch, Michigan
Hobbies: Deer hunting, gardening, farming, playing cards, time with family
Visitation: Monday, March 5, 2012, 4-8pm; Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 1-8pm, with Rosary at 7pm, at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home, North Branch, Michigan, and Wednesday, March 7,2012, 10-11am, at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, North Branch, Michigan
Funeral: Wednesday, March 7,2012, 11am, at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, North Branch, Michigan, Father Richard Treml officiating
Memorial Contributions: Marlette United Hospice Service, Marlette, Michigan, or Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Anyone with corrections and/or more information about Fred, please click on my name and e-mail me. Thank you. Mary Abbey
"WE LOVED HIM IN LIFE; LET US NOT FORGET HIM IN DEATH."
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