Fred Fathauer
August 15, 1924 ~ September 21, 2014
Fred W. Fathauer, age 90 of Nashua, Iowa died Sunday, September 21, 2014, at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. No public visitation will be held.
If desired, memorials can be directed to the VFW in Nashua.
Fred W. Fathauer was born August 15, 1924 in Albany, Georgia on the Culawhahee Plantation, the son of Fred Wilhelm and Rose Marie (Eaton) Fathauer. He entered the United States Air Force and was active in World War II and was a second Lieutenant in the Korean War. In between his time in the military, he went to Northwestern University and then went on to receive his Masters Degree at California State University at Long Beach. He was in the first graduating class there. Fred went into school administration and became a high school principal in Anaheim, California. While working in Anaheim he met the love of his life, Lois Schoenfeld, formerly of Nashua. They were married on September 7, 1974 in Carson City, Nevada.
The couple lived in Whittier, California for 10 years and moved to Nashua in 1981. Later they moved to Charles City for 8 years and then came back to Nashua.
Fred was an avid golfer and animal lover. He was instrumental in securing the new dam in Nashua. He will always be remembered by his wife for the beautiful hand made Valentine cards she received from him every year.
Fred is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lois of Nashua; one sister-in-law, Lucile (Stan) Lichtenstein of Salinas, California; and one niece, Susanne (Dr. William Jones) Buxbaum of Monterey, California.
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In the very short time that I knew and helped care for Bill (Fred) I could tell that he was a great man. He loved to talk about when he was in administration at he schools. And how Lois and him retired knowing they had done their best every single day with the kids in school. I can remember on one of the last days that I cared for him and he was eating breakfast and he looked over at Lois and gave her the biggest smile I had ever seen. They were truly happy and I hoped when I was 90 years old, I would feel the same way!!
Michael R Denton purchased the America the Beautiful for the family of Fred W. Fathauer.
Lois, I am so sorry to hear Uncle Bill has passed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss those Christmas cards that would always update our family as to what you two had been up to all year. God Bless you Lois, Love, Mike, Jill, Angela and Amanda Denton.
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Dirk Firman lit a candle in memory of Fred W. Fathauer
Lois, we were very sorry to hear that Bill passed away; however, we realized he was having a very difficult time. I enjoyed my time spent with Bill playing golf. God bless him and you. Tom and Lucille Cronin
Lois, please know that we are thinking of you during this most difficult time. We are so glad we got to visit with you & Bill at his 90th birthday celebration on August 15th. We had fun sharing the escapades of our little Homer. And Homer certainly enjoyed the card you sent to him. As well you know, our 4 legged friends are an important part of our family. You can look back on Teddy & the other 4 legged members of your family & remember all the joy they brought to both of you. We know that you & Bill had so many wonderful years together & we also know that you can look back on these times with joy & a smile in hour heart. We are keeping you in our thoughts & prayers during this most difficult time. Sending you our love, Dick & Sue Baldwin & Homer
Galen And Sandy Franzen lit a candle in memory of Fred W. Fathauer
Lois: You are in the prayers of the Clan McGregor. We are so sorry to hear about Bill. Love to you. Cathy
Lois, so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed our visits. You are in my prayers. Sue Pleggenkuhle
Dear Lolly, Our thoughts are with you as Bill joins Lida Ros and Laddie. Our regret is that we cannot be with you in person but must send our condolences digitally. We are proud of you the way you cared for Bill these last few years. We are certain he always knew you were there. We have fond memories of our travels with you and Bill as we crossed England and Scotland together playing golf and shopping. Love, ‘Cile and Stan
Mr. Fathauer was my teacher in World Literature at Loara H.S. in Anaheim, Calif. in 1964. Learned a lot from him. Bob Huberty