Obituary for Lawrence R. "Larry" Fredericks
Wantage Twp- Lawrence “Larry” R. Fredericks, 75 years old, died Sunday,
February 26, 2023 at Morristown Memorial Hospital with loving family at his side.
Born in Franklin, to the late Waldo Fredericks and Jean (Osterhoudt), Larry grew
up in Oak Ridge NJ, graduated from Jefferson Twp HS and was a member of the
Jefferson Twp Fire Department. He has been a resident of Wantage Twp. for over
50 years. He was a heavy equipment operator for most of his life and enjoyed
working for the companies which employed him. Larry retired in 2012 where he
was working alongside his son-in-law and daughters’ business at Current Elevator
Technology and was a member of IUEC Local 84. He belonged to the American
Legion Post 213.
He was drafted in 1968 and was a proud patriotic Army veteran of the Vietnam
war, serving there thirteen months and returned home in 1970. He was a member
of the 101st Airborne Division, Combat Engineers 326 th Battalion. Larry was a
proud recipient of the Bronze Star Medal among other military decorations.
Larry loved spending time at his second home in Goodland, FL. He enjoyed
camping at Secluded Acres in PA and gained many friendships along the way. He
treasured any time spent with family. He will always be remembered for his
infectious smile and laughter that he had through the final days spent with his
loved ones.
Predeceased by his parents and his sister Sandra Riker, Mr. Fredericks is survived
by his devoted wife of 52 years, Cheryl Van Blarcom. Cherished Father of Tammy
Bohlke and her husband Gregg, Laurie Fredericks, and Jesse Fredericks.
Cherished grandfather of Daniel and Ashley Gilmore. Beloved step-grandfather of
Ryan Bohlke and Kaitlyn Toma. In addition, he embraced many other close family
ties that were a huge part of his life.
The family will receive their friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 27 Third
Street, Sussex, NJ on Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 1-5pm. Funeral services will be
held on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 11am at the funeral home. Interment to follow
at Clove Cemetery, Wantage, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s memory
can be made to the Vietnam and all Veterans of Brevard Donate (paypal.com) or
Vietnam Combat Veterans, Ltd The Moving Wall, PO Box 715, White Pine, MI
49971 which helps fund the costs for the traveling wall that Larry was so
passionate about. For directions and online condolences please see
www.fergusonfuneralhomenj.com
February 26, 2023 at Morristown Memorial Hospital with loving family at his side.
Born in Franklin, to the late Waldo Fredericks and Jean (Osterhoudt), Larry grew
up in Oak Ridge NJ, graduated from Jefferson Twp HS and was a member of the
Jefferson Twp Fire Department. He has been a resident of Wantage Twp. for over
50 years. He was a heavy equipment operator for most of his life and enjoyed
working for the companies which employed him. Larry retired in 2012 where he
was working alongside his son-in-law and daughters’ business at Current Elevator
Technology and was a member of IUEC Local 84. He belonged to the American
Legion Post 213.
He was drafted in 1968 and was a proud patriotic Army veteran of the Vietnam
war, serving there thirteen months and returned home in 1970. He was a member
of the 101st Airborne Division, Combat Engineers 326 th Battalion. Larry was a
proud recipient of the Bronze Star Medal among other military decorations.
Larry loved spending time at his second home in Goodland, FL. He enjoyed
camping at Secluded Acres in PA and gained many friendships along the way. He
treasured any time spent with family. He will always be remembered for his
infectious smile and laughter that he had through the final days spent with his
loved ones.
Predeceased by his parents and his sister Sandra Riker, Mr. Fredericks is survived
by his devoted wife of 52 years, Cheryl Van Blarcom. Cherished Father of Tammy
Bohlke and her husband Gregg, Laurie Fredericks, and Jesse Fredericks.
Cherished grandfather of Daniel and Ashley Gilmore. Beloved step-grandfather of
Ryan Bohlke and Kaitlyn Toma. In addition, he embraced many other close family
ties that were a huge part of his life.
The family will receive their friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 27 Third
Street, Sussex, NJ on Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 1-5pm. Funeral services will be
held on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 11am at the funeral home. Interment to follow
at Clove Cemetery, Wantage, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s memory
can be made to the Vietnam and all Veterans of Brevard Donate (paypal.com) or
Vietnam Combat Veterans, Ltd The Moving Wall, PO Box 715, White Pine, MI
49971 which helps fund the costs for the traveling wall that Larry was so
passionate about. For directions and online condolences please see
www.fergusonfuneralhomenj.com