Frederick W. Doele

Frederick William Doele, age 59, of Caledonia, passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on Saturday, April 4, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Catherine and Louis Doele and his sister, Catherine Bailey. Fred is survived by his siblings, Anne (Robert) Lille, Christine Doele Musser, Margaret (Frank) Koeder, Harry (Lynette) Doele; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A private family service will be held on Tuesday and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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May 22, 2020

Just heard of Fred’s passing. I will rejoice with his family that he is home with his Lord. Fred was always so pleasant and good to our parents. At Christmas, he always remembered to bring mom snickers bars. He would stop and visit with my mom and dad often. He always remembered everybody’s name, to ask how they were, and mom and I would often stopped down to visit with Kate when we were out for a walk around town. You are home now Fred, Rest In Peace.

- Linda [Good] Keeler

May 22, 2020

I was saddened to hear of Fred’s passing. I have many good memories of growing up together with the Doele family in Caledonia. Fred was a friendly and kind sole and he was especially kind to our parents when he would just stop by and visit for a while. I would see him often when we were home for a visit. Rest In Peace, Fred!

- Tim Good

May 22, 2020

Dear Family, We were saddened to hear of Fred’s passing. I have many good memories of the Doele family when we grew up together in Caledonia. I have special memories of Fred when he would stop by to visit with my Mom. Fred was a very friendly and kind soul. May he Rest In Peace. Tim, Dee and Rachel Good

- Tim and Deirdre Good

May 21, 2020

I was sorry to learn of Fred's passing just today. Being from Caledonia, we were friends with the Doele family. He was a frequent visitor at my mom and dad's home, especially when my dad was sick, and then my mom!! I always appreciated him taking the time to see them... He was a sweet man! Thoughts and prayers for the family, MaryJo (Good) Boerema

- MaryJo (Good) Boerema

April 09, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Fred and have fond memories of him. Prayers of comfort to you all. Deb Huver

- Deb Huver

April 09, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of Freddie's passing. Such a shock. We both remember well sitting on Mom and Dad's front porch and chatting it up with Freddie. And he was one of a very small group who still got away with calling Dan "Danny". We will miss seeing Freddie around town in the summer. God bless and keep you all.

- Dan and Lyn Ferris

April 07, 2020

I am so sorry at Fred's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in Peace, Fred.

- Tom Greene

April 05, 2020

May God's peace be with you all. I always enjoyed the time I got to spend with Fred. It was even more special when he and I had the joy of meeting with any of his family. The love shared both ways was evident.

- Travis Swieringa

April 04, 2020

My condolences to Fred’s family. His passing breaks my heart. I will greatly miss him at our church services. What genuinely kind heart he had.

- Thom Kohl