Pastor Frederick

Pastor Elmer S. Frederick, 88, of Souderton, was called home to his Savior early Sun., Sep. 24, 2017 at Souderton Mennonite Homes. He was the loving husband of Marie L. (Landis) Frederick for 67 years. Born in Souderton, he was the son of the late Norman and Hannah (Stauffer) Frederick. Elmer served his life's calling as a pastor for over 40 years. His associated churches include the former Fredericksville Mennonite Church/Living Word Mennonite Church for 29 years, Salem Mennonite Church in Quakertown, and Covenant Community Fellowship in Lansdale. He was an overseer for many churches within the Franconia Mennonite Conference. He was a current member of Finland Mennonite Church in Pennsburg. Surviving with Marie are his children: Samuel Frederick, wife Kate of Lancaster; Ruth Keeler, husband Glenn of Kutztown; Mary Longacre, husband Paul of Quakertown and Rachel Kolb, husband Stacey of Pennsburg; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Norman Frederick, wife Joan; a sister, Esther Landis, husband Robert; and sisters-in-law: Elizabeth and Nora Frederick. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ralph and Abram Frederick. Memorial service will be held at 12 Noon on Sat., Sep. 30 in Finland Mennonite Church, 1750 Ziegler Rd., Pennsburg; with visitation hours beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.