Dresser, Fredrick John age 80, of Excelsior, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on January 15, 2008. Survived by his beloved wife of 19 years, Diane Bryant Dresser; children, David (Anne), Dawn, Douglas (Tara) and Duane (Sarah); two grandchildren, Grace and Greta; stepchildren, Chuck Holcombe (Chelsea and Maddie), Elizabeth and husband Rich (Jenna and Rachie) and Molly and husband Raoul (Sawyer and Audrey); step-grandchildren, Barbara (husband, Craig Ankrum), Deb (husband, Vern Bryce) and Steven Unzen (wife, Sheila) and seven great-grandchildren. Retiree from Midwest Federal Saving and Loan after 22 years. Fred cherished the many friendships that enriched his life, and he would say it was great to get up every morning and go to work. His life was spent giving. He was a member of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, on the Boards of the Ataxic Foundation, Sister Kenny, Pres. and Vice Pres. of IMA, Founder and first Pres. of the General College Alumni Asst. at the U of M, received the Distinguished Service Award from the U of M. Pres. of Sertoma of Mpls. and State Gov. Pres. of the Hennepin Co. Cancer Society & State Fund Raising Chairman, Pres. of Kiwanis Clubs in Mpls. & Edina Golden K, Lt. Gov. twice, Pres. of Hennepin Co. Salvation Army Advisory Board. Pres. of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center. Pres. of the Mpls. Aquatennial two years and Managing Director two years. Downtown Council, Mpls. Chamber of Commerce. Commander of American Legion Post 259, Excelsior. Celebration of Fred's life 2:00 PM, visitation 1:00 PM Friday, January 18 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN. Fred requests no flowers. Memorials preferred to Calvary Lutheran Church or The Salvation Army. Cremation Society of MN Edina 952-924-4100
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Sorry to hear about Fred passing away. He was a good friend and a Committee Member of RIP Retirement Club (Remington Important People). I met Fred in 1954 at Remington Rand(later Univac). We will miss him at our RIP Retirement Meetings.
Paul Mattson
March 02, 2008 | Sun City West,, AZ
One of Fred's last photos, 12/28/07 with nephew John Dresser and brother Mert, out for lunch
January 24, 2008
On behalf of myself and the Midwest Federal Alumni Group we wish to offer our sympathy on Fred's death. I knew him since 1973 when I became part of MWF. It was so nice to see him at our last reunion in Sept. 2007
Richard Bartz
January 19, 2008 | St. Paul, MN
Dresser family, I was so sorry to here of Freds passing. When I heard the first thing I thought of was Freds great laugh. Your family was so much a part of my life as a child. Your house was always my house. Although life events has seperated us please know you are allways in my thoughts and prayers. My gods grace help you through this hard time.
Sean @ Kay Gormley
January 18, 2008 | Maple Grove, MN
My deep sympathy to all of the Dresser family in your loss of Fred. I met Fred over 50 years ago and he was a great man. May the Lord dry your tears and ease your aching hearts with that wonderful Hope of a reunion once again in heaven.
VAL LARSON
January 18, 2008 | EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
We were a thread in each others life for 65 years. Fred was an additional member of the Wells family and a wonderful friend to us all. He will be missed. We can imagine the joy of his being reunited with his brother, mother and father. From all the Wells family to the Dresser family, thank you for sharing him.
Carol Wells Williams
January 18, 2008 | Pleasant Grove, UT
Diane and family, So sorry to hear about Fred. Fred obviously loved his family very much. Fred was a lucky man to have such a wonderful loving family. We are sure he will be missed deeply.
Linda and Dan Dozark
January 18, 2008 | Apple Valley, MN
Molly and family-
I know that Fred was a very special member of your family, and I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort and smiles in remembering your favorite moments together.
Jen Rickenbach
Jennifer Rickenbach
January 18, 2008
Dear Diane & family,
I met Fred a few times, (being one of his brother Mert's step-children), and enjoyed it so much. He and Mert had such a special bond, and he'll be missed by so many. What a great guy. I'm glad to have known him. Our prayers are with you all as you celebrate his life today and always.
Warmly,
Laura Webb (& family)
Grand Rapids, MN
Laura Webb
January 18, 2008 | Grand Rapids
