Fred Messmer

June 8, 1931 - January 19, 2017

Fred Robert Messmer , 85, of Lindenhurst, IL passed away Thursday January 19, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Fred was born on June 8, 1931 in Chicago, IL to the late Fred and Bernice Messmer. He attended Marshall High School in Chicago and graduated from North Phoenix High School in Phoenix, AZ in 1949. Fred served 21 years in the U.S. Navy in Korea and Vietnam wars and retired in 1970 as Master Chief Petty Officer. He was employed as General Foreman of Fel-Pro Inc. in Skokie, IL until he retired in 1990. Upon retiring, Fred was active in the community serving many years as Village Trustee of Lindenhurst. He was an avid dog lover, and enjoyed sports and spending time with his family. Fred is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Carol; daughter Debra (Danny) Jungenberg, sons Robert “Bob” and Matthew (Kiwol); grandchildren Danny Jr. (Jennifer) Jungenberg, Charity Jungenberg , Erica Jungenberg, Sara Jungenberg, Tyler Jungenberg, Melissa Messmer, Hillary Messmer, Kimberly Messmer, and David Messmer; great granddaughters Elyse Badger and Taylor Moore; great grandson RJ Jungenberg. He was also an uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. A visitation will take place on Thursday January 26, 2017 from 4 – 8 pm at Ringa Funeral Home 122 S. Milwaukee Ave. Lake Villa, IL 60046. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017. Interment following at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to Save-A-Pet 31664 N Fairfield Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030 in Fred’s name would be appreciated.