Dr. Frederick Christian Doctor, Jr.

Fred was born in Thawville, IL, on August 19, 1921. His father was a pastor and moved to Wakefield, NE, where Fred spent his youth. He graduated Wayne State University, with a degree in science and taught for a short time. He enlisted in the Navy, to serve during WWII, from 1942-1946. He attended Columbia University, NY, for Officer Training school and he served in the Pacific as a Lieutenant.

He obtained his D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy) in 1951, from Kirksville, MO. He moved to Ft. Lauderdale, set up a medical practice (Fred and Patricia working and playing together, always) until 1986. As a physician, he had many opportunities in his practice to treat people locally and from across the United States. At his retirement, he moved with his wife to Boca Raton. In 2000, they moved to Cocoa, FL.

Fred was very active in his church, the Lutheran Church (LCMS). He helped start Grace Lutheran Church in Ft. Lauderdale, serving in many different supportive roles. As a member of Faith Lutheran (Merritt Island), he served as an usher and greeter. He also was a delegate to the Florida/Georgia District. Fred was president of the Ft. Lauderdale Coin Club. His hobbies were music (playing the piano by ear, and joyfully entertained many) fishing, golfing, dancing, traveling the world and the United States, as well as meeting other people.

He was preceded in death by his wife, of 67 years, Patricia. Surviving Fred are his children, Frederick Christian (Rose) Doctor, III, Kathryn Em (Brad) Meythaler, Jeannette Lee (Lionel) Bordelon, and John Ford (Jerri) Doctor; His grandchildren Christian, Emily, Benjamin, Bret, Brian, Jean Baptiste, Antoinette, Danielle, Nathanael and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews.

Fred was known as a kind, generous, very energetic Christian man. He was a wonderful husband and father… and will be missed dearly.

A memorial service for Frederick will be held Monday, December 20, 2021 from 11:00 AM at Faith Lutheran Church, 280 E Merritt Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FloridaMemorialFH-Gardens.com for the Doctor, family.