Frederick R. VanNewkirk

Frederick R. VanNewkirk, 74, of Brunswick, passed peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2019 after a lengthy battle with failing health.

Fred was born Oct. 16, 1944 in Cleveland to the late Fred and Neatha (Hoskins) VanNewkirk and was a 1964 graduate of Brunswick High School.  On June 24, 1967 he married the former Candy (Karen) Mintz and she survives.  He had been a truck driver for many years and after raising his family in Brunswick moved to his “Follow Your Dreams” Farm near Lakeville.  He recently moved back to Brunswick and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Fred was a life member of the NRA and enjoyed history, photography and anything truck related.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 52 years, Candy; his seven children, Collin (Cathy) VanNewkirk, Vince VanNewkirk, Dawn (Andy) Hanes, Shane VanNewkirk, Holly (John) Daniel, Dave VanNewkirk and Pete VanNewkirk; 12 grandchildren; a sister, Bonnie Emerson and nieces and nephews.

Services will be Saturday, June 29th at 4:00 p.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Creston where friends will be received from 2:00 until services at 4:00 p.m. Tributes may be shared at www.Murray-Funeral-Home.com  Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110.7876 St. Cal7876 

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