Friday, August 3, 2012

Fred Kerksiek

Fred J. Kerksiek, 74, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR.  Fred was born November 27, 1937 in Wakeeney, KS to Henry & Minnie (Wrightmire) Kerksiek.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force. He was a mechanic.  Fred attended the First Free Will Baptist Church in Poteau.  He was preceded in death by his father and his wife, Beatrice.  He loved gardening, fishing and hunting.

Survivors include his daughters Toni Kerksiek of Poteau, OK, Theresa Kral of Mansfield, AR; grandson, Grant Kirksiek of Baltimore, MD; sisters, Shirley Rice of Pueblo, CO, Henrietta Helming of Grand Lake, CO and Nancy  Braden of Parker, CO; brothers LeRoy Kirksiek of Colby, KS, Carl Kirksiek of Greeley, CO; his mother, Minnie Kerksiek of Strasberg, CO; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Saturday, August 4, 2012 graveside at Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.


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