Died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Hooper Care Center
Fred was born in Sioux City, Iowa, to Fred A. and Bernice 'Nelson' Fachman. He was raised in Sioux City and graduated from East High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He purchased the Hooper Inn with his father in 1953 and ran that until 1992. While operating the Hooper Inn, Fred also worked in Fremont with the U.S. Postal Service from 1978 until retiring in 1992. Fred was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, American Legion Post 18, and the VFW Post 10535, all in Hooper. During his working years, he was also a member of the Hooper Commercial Club.
Fred married Heidi Hasenau on December 29, 1962, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Fred loved music, he enjoyed playing the piano and accordion, and loved to tell jokes.
Survivors:
Wife Heidi of Hooper
Children Fred 'Bob' (Allison) Fachman of Hooper
Janet (Steve Schuler) Tiedtke of Oakland
Mike (Amy) Fachman of Fremont
Grandchildren Mindi (Brett) Egbers of Hooper, Toni Fachman of Uehling, Alyssa (Roland Buchta) Tiedtke of
Omaha and Aliyah Tiedtke of Oakland.
Great-grandchildren Joshua and Rhett Egbers
Dogs Angel and Frannie
Brother George Fachman of Nevada
Sister Gloria (Dwayne) Culpepper of Georgia
Sisters-in-law Charlotte (Willie) Schmitt of Germany
Melanie (Walter) Weinholtz of Germany
Several Nieces and Nephews.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Marie Brown, James Fachman, Mary Ann Smith
and Renal Fachman.
The Memorial Mass will be Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hooper. Military Honors will be conducted at the church following the mass. Burial will be at a later date in the St. Rose of Lima Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be Wednesday at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the family to be directed to charities of their choice.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(5)
Curtis Pawl
Fort Mill, SC Tuesday, June 19, 2018 I worked with Fred at the Post Office. Enjoyed his sense of humor and his pride in doing his job. My deepest sympathy to his family and you are in our prayers.Curtis Pawl
karen cookman
Oakland, NE Sunday, June 10, 2018 uncle freddie was a very wonderful person. He willbe missed by alot of people.myprayers and symoathy to his familymissy or Theresa
Omaha, NE Sunday, June 10, 2018 Uncle Freddie can rest in peace. Sorry I won't make it. My prayers are with the whole family. Love to you all. He lived a full life especially weith his great grand kids and grandkids. He was my God Father I cared for him. He will be missed.Doris Barrett
McKinney, TX Sunday, June 10, 2018 My deepest condolences to all of you. I always enjoyed his silly jokes. Bet he is telling mom and Les some now. Love to all.Sara Congrove
Lake Quivira, KS Sunday, June 10, 2018 Sweet Heidi-I'm so sorry about Fred. I will forever be thankfulthat he took the time to find me and reach out to me and my family and treated us as your family! I will treasure my over 20 handwritten letters/notes/cards that he sent to me over the past 7 years. Sending love and prayers from Kansas City.
Love-Sara, Tim,Spencer,Zachary,Chase and Maggie