Frederick J. Montgomery

Frederick J. “Fred” Montgomery, age 88, of Reedsburg, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was born on November 10, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, to Joseph H. and Jean E. (Wynn) Montgomery. He worked for the Great Lakes Steel Mill in Detroit before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force.  He served his country from 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1960. Fred was stationed at Truax Field in Madison when he met his wife Eleanor Held. They were married on August 22, 1953 and had three children. In 1956, they bought Schulze’s Tavern, which they operated for 64 years. Fred was a longtime member of the Reedsburg American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, George and Clara Held; Brothers, James and Dennis; and a sister, Gail Hicks; brothers-in-law, Dwayne Greer and Gilbert Held, and sister-in-law, Carol Held. Fred is survived by his wife, Ellie; children, Ken (Becky) Montgomery of Titusville, Florida, Bonnie (Jerry) Antoine of Reedsburg, and Steve (Shelly) Montgomery of Reedsburg; grandchildren, Bryan Antoine, Jason (Wendy) Antoine, Kayla (Justin) Wilson, and Erik (Shaina) Montgomery; great-grandchildren, Cecelia and Marshall Antoine, Everett Wilson, and Selah Montgomery; sisters, Ann Marie and JoAnne; sisters-in-law Sue Montgomery and Karen Montgomery, Annette Greer, his special girls: Trix, Jaws, Jane, Jamie, and Kim; many nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life  will be held for Fred, by his wife and children, on Sunday afternoon, July 18, 2021 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the VFW Hall in Reedsburg. Friends of the family are invited to bring your memories.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church.

The Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, is assisting the family.

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