Frederick Vandegrift

Frederick W. Vandegrift, 76, of Quakertown, died Tues. Jan. 17th at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Lynn (Underkoffler) Vandegrift for 50 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Frederick and Jane (Plucinski) Vandegrift. He was a sheet metal worker for over 30 years with the Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union 19. He loved antique cars and in 1984, he started the Annual Quakertown Community Day Car Show. He ran the show himself for many years, then ran it with help from local organizations and family. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Quakertown. Surviving with his wife are his daughter, Jennifer Gorman, husband Patrick of East Greenville; son, Frederick Vandegrift of Quakertown; grandchildren, Violet and Joseph; brother, Jesse Vandegrift, wife Dannette; sisters, Phyllis Chami, Mary Jane Fitzgerald, husband Marvin, and Jean Vandegrift, companion Todd Beck; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Mohr. He was predeceased by an infant son. Services will be held 11:00 AM Sat. Jan. 21st at First United Church of Christ, 151 S. 4th St., Quakertown. A calling will precede the service from 10:00-11:00 AM at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to the church and/or St. Luke's Hospice, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.