Frederick E. Klause Jr., 81, Noblesville, died Dec. 17 at his home. He was born March 14, 1935 to Frederick and Mary (Koenig) Klause in Crawfordsville, Ind.
Frederick graduated from Indiana Business School with an Associate’s degree, and for 45 years, worked as a quality control engineer for Firestone Industrial Products. He enjoyed fishing, was a member of UMRA, and was a car owner for T.Q. Midgets. For many years, Frederick was a Boy Scout leader and was very active with his children in their activities when they were younger.
He is survived by his wife, Gayle Ann (Figel) Klause, children Marybeth Cureton, Jeffrey Klause and Maria Klause, grandchildren Tyler Cureton, Jeffry and Anthony Klause and Katie Panuska and great-grandchildren Mackenzie and Emmett Cureton.
In addition to his parents, Frederick was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia A. (Roth) Klause, and grandson Zachary Klause.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Indiana Chapter, 1261 W. 86th St., Suite E-2, Indianapolis, IN 46260.
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