Fred C. Nehren Jr.

Fred attended Effingham High School, then Eastern Illinois University. Following graduation he married Sandra Eitel and they moved to San Diego, CA where he served with the U.S. Navy for four years. He and Sandra then settled in Kansas, IL where he pursued a career in Civil Engineering working for the Illinois State Hwy Dept. in Paris, IL until retirement.

Fred was a loyal member of the American Legion and the Kansas Lions Club for many years, where enjoyed serving in the annual Fish Fry and charity auction. Fred had a passion for playing cards and was an expert at Euchre and Canasta. He was known for his dry wit and his love of science fiction, online multiplayer computer games, Star Trek, Monty Python and for making spaghetti every week.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Sandra (Eitel) Nehren, his sister, Norna (Sharp) Nehren, an infant daughter, Esther Nehren and infant son, John Nehren. Surviving are his daughter, Norma Jean Nehren in New Zealand, his sons, Fred Carlos Nehren, III and James Edward Nehren, in Clearwater FL; five grandchildren, Melissa Smith, Blayton Nelson, Lura NehrenSmith, Harmonie Nehren and Aiden Nehren.

Funeral arrangements are to be held Thursday, September 10th with Sylvan Abby Funeral Home, 2853 Sunset Point Rd., Clearwater, FL. Interment will be at Sylvan Abby Cemetery along side his parents and sister. Due to Covid 19, a live virtual visitation will be held at 10am, followed by a graveside placement at 12 noon. The service may be viewed at centralbaymarket.com. The service password is Fred9102. The virtual room will open 15 minutes prior to the scheduled service start time. Please note that the start of the live webcast will begin when the actual service begins.