Charles Frederick

Charles Frederick, 73, Quakertown, was called home to his Savior, Jesus Christ, Fri. Dec. 31 at St. Luke's- Bethlehem Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. He was the loving husband of Lois (Wackerman) Frederick for 52 years on Aug 2. He worked at the US Gauge, Div. of Ametek, Inc., Sellersville as an aerospace group leader retiring after 44 years of employment. Born in Rich Hill, Pa he was a son of the late Mark, Sr. and Florence (Fink) Frederick. He graduated from Quakertown High School, Class of 1955. He was a member of the Tylersport Evangelical Church where he served as a Deacon, the Treasurer, and for years headed the Christmas Dinner ministry. Charlie loved his Lord, Jesus, and would commit to His kingdom work at anytime with no regrets for his personal time, knowing that some day His Lord would come for him and that time would be OK. Yet, he remained a devoted husband, loving father to his children and much adored Pop Pop to his grandchildren. Pop Pop would make it a point to be present for all his grandchildren's musical and sporting events. He was a great asset in assisting his 'in-laws' over the years. Charlie loved to garden. Annually he took great pride in his vegetable garden and growing gladiolas for his wife. He was an accomplished wood worker, particularly at making cabinetry in his home shop. He was a great golfer. Over the years, he enjoyed various pet dogs, and especially his current dog, Darla. Surviving with his wife, son, Todd C., wife Flo, ; daughter, Kelly Wenhold, husband Darro, all of Quakertown; brothers, Mark, Jr., Sellersville, Robert, wife Jennie & Carl, wife Kathy, all Quakertown; Glen, Lehighton, Ernest, wife Jane, Red Hill; sisters, Ethel Galuppi, husband Pepino, Kintnersville, Betty Jane Heliger, husband John, Oley, Stella Smith, husband Allen & Nancy Schroy, all of Quakertown; grandchildren Tyler, Logan, Kaitlyn, and Emily. He was predeceased by his brother Jay. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Tues., Jan 4, in St. John's Lutheran Church, Quakertown. Interment in St. John's Cemetery. Family & friends are invited to call at the church Tues. 9:30 - 11 AM. Memorial contributions to St. John's Lutheran Church, PO 979, Quakertown, 18951. Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown is in charge of arrangements. www.janauglefcs.com