Duane Frederick

Gasport: Duane R. Frederick, 95, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2023. He was born in Buffalo, NY March 4, 1928 the son of Karl and Eleanor (Miller) Frederick.

Mr. Frederick was an Electrician at Spaulding Fiber in Tonawanda and also at GM Harrison Radiator in Lockport. Duane was a current member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lockport, and had also been a member of Olcott Baptist Church in Olcott and Grace Baptist Church in Tonawanda. He served as deacon in all the churches, taught Adult sunday School for years, served as a Christian Service Brigade Leader and was a long time member of “Sowers”,a ministry of RVers. Duane was an avid fisherman and hunter, loved the outdoors and loved to travel.

Mr. Frederick served in the United States Army during WW II and was stationed at Fitzsimons General Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

Duane was predeceased by his loving wife Shirley and brothers; Donald (Ruth) Frederick, James (Carol) Frederick, Paul (Ruth) Frederick. He is survived by his children; David (Andrea) Frederick of Chickaloon, AK., Jane (Dan) Miner of Delaware, OH., Beverly (Larry) Allen of Richburg, NY., and Daniel (Julie) Frederick of Salmon, ID; grandchildren; Jesse (Erica) Frederick, Daniel (Rayne) Miner, Timothy (Katie) Miner, Matthew Miner, Brenda (Heath) Huskey, Amanda (Timothy) Kwast, Zachery Frederick, Eli Frederick and Luke Frederick; 11 great-grandchildren.

Duane’s family will receive friends at the Calvary Baptist Church, 405 Lincoln Avenue, Lockport, NY on Wednesday, April 12, from 2:00-3:00pm, followed by a Celebration of Duane’s Life at 3:00pm.

Private interment in Hartland Central Cemetery. All donations in memory of Duane can be given to Calvary Baptist Church, Lockport, NY

Duane’s arrangements are in the care of Sherrie Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main St. Gasport, NY.