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Frederick C. “Fred” Petsch of Chelsea, Michigan, age 86, died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home. He was born December 15, 1937, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Adolph Ronald & Ruth Dolly (Leffler) Petsch.
Fred worked at Hilltop Plumbing when he was young as well as in landscaping. He worked 22 years as a Superintendent for Public Works in Chelsea, and retired from Johnson Control in 2001. Fred enjoyed crafts, woodworking, and masonry work. He built furniture and was a Master Clockmaker, repairing cuckoo clocks and grandfather clocks.
On February 16, 1957, he married Georgette E. “Marie” Cavadas, and she preceded him in death on December 28, 2016. Survivors include his children, Denise Jordane of Tecumseh, Dennis (Linda) Petsch of Stockbridge, Dale Petsch of Ann Arbor, Dede Wampler of Adrian; 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and one on the way, three brothers, Roy of Ann Arbor, David of Brooklyn, and Ellsworth of Chelsea; one sister, Marilyn Denhart of Grass Lake; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Adolph Jr., Donald, William, and Jimmy; one sister, Mildred Fish; and a daughter, Deanna Petsch.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024, 4:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, with Pastor Tom Humphreys officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
