Fred's Bio
After graduation Fred entered the United States Navy where he served from October 14, 1953 until September 19, 1957. He joined the United States Air Force for a term from January 20, 1958 until May 31, 1976, rising to the rank of Master Sergeant. Fred was stationed at many bases during his military service to his country: Amarillo, TX (1958), Misawa SH - Asmoricastle, CA (1959 - 61), Dover, DE (1961 - 62), Chanute, IL (1962 - 67), Amarillo, TX (1967), Castle, CA (1968), U-Tapao, Thailand (1969), McCoy, FL (1970 - 71), Davis Mountain, AZ (1971 - 72), Mather, CA (1972 - 76).
Fred was employed at Corning Glass in Greenville, OH for fourteen and a half years.
Fred enjoyed many hobbies including bass fishing, gold panning, restoring antique furniture and visiting museims and antique shops.
Fred and Mildred's children are Timothy Wombold, Gale Grody/Queen and Dianne Schaefer. Their grandchildren are, Patrick and Nicholas Grody, Katelynne Queen, Jasmine and Jeffrey Schaefer. |