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Fred

In Loving Memory

Nowack, Frederick Anthony

Frederick Anthony Nowack, 79, passed away Monday night, September 20, 2021 at St Joseph Hospital St. Charles, Missouri. Fred was born March 8th, 1942 to Orville and Lorene Nowack in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the oldest of four children.

Fred served in the U.S. army in Vietnam with the rank of private first class from 1964 – 1966. After the war, he became a police officer in Bellefontaine Neighbors, St. Louis Missouri from 1966 – 1969. He met his beautiful bride and wife of 53 years, Linda Lea Signaigo, during his time as a police officer and they were later married on May 11th, 1968.

In 1969, Fred began his lifetime career in the operation industry at ABF Freight in St. Louis Missouri, moving to Kansas City Missouri, Fort Smith Arkansas, and finally Springfield Illinois. He supervised drivers and several facilities during his 39 years of service at ABF Freight until his retirement in 2008. Apart from his career, Fred enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved his dogs, trap shooting, fishing, watching Cardinal games, and old westerns (especially anything with Clint Eastwood).

Fred is survived by his wife, Linda of Union Missouri formerly of Springfield Illinois; son, Stephen Nowack (Emilee); grandchildren, Izabela and Jaxson of Sherman Illinois; son, David Nowack (Linda A.); grandchildren, Amelia, and Emmett of Springfield, Illinois. Surviving brother Stanley (Kathy) Nowack of Chesterfield, Missouri and preceded in death by his parents and brother John Nowack and sister Deanna Nowack Kroeger.

Visitation will be held on Saturday September 25th, 2021 at Kutis Funeral Home 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis Missouri 63129. The family will greet friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A short celebration of life service and military honors will follow at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials made be made to Missouri Veterans Home at 10600 Louis and Clark Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri 63136.

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  1. My deepest condolences for your loss. Many funny memories growing up with Uncle Fred.
    Sorry I can’t be there, I send my love and prayers to you all and all who knew and loved him.

    Lisa

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  2. My deepest condolences for your loss. Many funny memories growing up with Uncle Fred.
    Sorry I can’t be there, I send my love and prayers to you all and all who knew and loved him.

    Lisa

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  3. I am sorry for your loss; if there’s anything I can do to help, please let me know. I know what it’s like to lose a close family member. I send my best love.

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  4. I am sorry for your loss; if there’s anything I can do to help, please let me know. I know what it’s like to lose a close family member. I send my best love.

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  5. So sorry Linda for your loss. I know it will be hard. But he’s not suffering anymore. Think about you all the time. You guys were so much fun at the Trapshoots.
    Take care
    Betty Havens

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  6. So sorry Linda for your loss. I know it will be hard. But he’s not suffering anymore. Think about you all the time. You guys were so much fun at the Trapshoots.
    Take care
    Betty Havens

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  7. Norman and I send our heart condolences to you and family. I wish we could be with you this Saturday but we will get together soon. ❤love you.

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  8. Norman and I send our heart condolences to you and family. I wish we could be with you this Saturday but we will get together soon. ❤love you.

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  9. I am very sad to hear of Uncle Fred’s passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences in this time of loss. I always enjoyed speaking with Uncle Fred on the phone as a child and listening to him talk in person. He was a fascinating person, and he will definitely be missed.

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  10. I am very sad to hear of Uncle Fred’s passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences in this time of loss. I always enjoyed speaking with Uncle Fred on the phone as a child and listening to him talk in person. He was a fascinating person, and he will definitely be missed.

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  11. I’m so sorry for your families loss, Fred will be missed.
    The four of us had some good times together. Fred, Linda, Tony, and I.
    May the memories keep you comforted and
    God bless!

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  12. I’m so sorry for your families loss, Fred will be missed.
    The four of us had some good times together. Fred, Linda, Tony, and I.
    May the memories keep you comforted and
    God bless!

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  13. Please accept our sincerest sympathies for your loss. It was always wonderful to see Fred at the holidays and birthday parties. We have missed those times and will continue to remember him as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Much love to you all.

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  14. Please accept our sincerest sympathies for your loss. It was always wonderful to see Fred at the holidays and birthday parties. We have missed those times and will continue to remember him as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Much love to you all.

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  15. Linda, so, so sorry to hear about your loss. Please let the boys know too. I wish we hadn’t lost touch so long ago The time sure flies You and Rich made an awesome team coaching little league. Good times. How did our kids get so old?? Love, Rich and Pam Failer

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  16. Linda, so, so sorry to hear about your loss. Please let the boys know too. I wish we hadn’t lost touch so long ago The time sure flies You and Rich made an awesome team coaching little league. Good times. How did our kids get so old?? Love, Rich and Pam Failer

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  17. My deepest condolences in the passing of Fred. My entire childhood was spent with Linda and Fred. Great memories! I’m sure Fred is having a cold one with my dad (Greg Gunn) right now.

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  18. My deepest condolences in the passing of Fred. My entire childhood was spent with Linda and Fred. Great memories! I’m sure Fred is having a cold one with my dad (Greg Gunn) right now.

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  19. I spent a year of my life with Fred in Vietnam. He was always a good friend.
    I will miss him .I am so glad I was able to reconnect with him and let him know I was praying for his recovery.He is definitely in a better place no more suffering. Sorry for your loss Linda.
    Wayne Baxtrom

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  20. I spent a year of my life with Fred in Vietnam. He was always a good friend.
    I will miss him .I am so glad I was able to reconnect with him and let him know I was praying for his recovery.He is definitely in a better place no more suffering. Sorry for your loss Linda.
    Wayne Baxtrom

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  21. Sorry to hear about the passing of Fred. I also served with Fred in Vietnam. We were in the same platoon. He was a good soldier.

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  22. Sorry to hear about the passing of Fred. I also served with Fred in Vietnam. We were in the same platoon. He was a good soldier.

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