Frederick "Fred" C. Pitterle

Frederick “Fred” C. Pitterle, 87, died Friday, July 15, 2022 under the care of Compassus Hospice at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.

He was born July 23, 1934 in Freeport, Illinois, son of the late Adolph and Clara (Bach) Pitterle.  On May 18, 1963 he married Suzanne Young in Milwaukee and she preceded him in death on July 7, 2021.

Fred retired as regional vice president of loss control at Wausau Insurance.  He was a registered professional engineer in Wisconsin, member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and Knights of Columbus.  Fred was a long time choir member for both parishes he attended during the years.  He loved fishing and sports especially Marquette University Basketball.

Survivors include his four children, Charles (Jean) Pitterle, Wausau, Rosemary (Jim) Jester, Milwaukee, Donald (Sharon) Pitterle, Appleton and Allen Pitterle, Wausau; grandchildren, Jessica and Danielle Pitterle, Wausau, Michael and Douglas Jester, Greenfield, Alyssa, Mia and Connor Pitterle, Appleton; sister, Irene Manson, Freeport, Illinois.

Besides his parents and wife, Suzanne, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau.  Rev. Msgr. Mark Pierce will preside.  Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kronenwetter.  Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services all at St. Michael Catholic Church.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com