Richard Paul Frederick
January 14, 1940 — September 23, 2022
Dr. Richard (Dick) Paul Frederick passed from life on Earth into Eternal Life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 23, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Fredericka Frederick, his in-laws, Jessie and Glenda Franklin, his brother, Franz Frederick, and his daughter, Kristy Frederick Swanson. Dick is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jeannette Franklin Frederick, his children and their spouses: Ann Frederick Pierson (Rob), Matthew Frederick (Breezy), Drew Frederick (Amanda), his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gerry and Ruth Epp, and his sister-in-law, Sue Frederick. He is also survived by his grandchildren and great granddaughter.
Dick and Jeannette were married December 28, 1961. Dick attended Central States Theological Seminary and was ordained a minister in the Lutheran Church. He went on to earn a Doctorate of Ministry with a focus on New Testament Theology from Oral Roberts University.
Dick served as pastor at Holy Shepherd Lutheran in Kansas City, MO, Hope Lutheran Church in Heber Springs and surrounding area (a two point mission development of the ELCA), Word of Life Lutheran in Windom, MN. He was involved in Church School Development in Bryant, AR. Dick also served as Interim Pastor at St. James Lutheran in Garden City, KS. The last church he pastored was Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stuttgart, AR. While he retired from Pastoring churches, he never gave up ministering to others.
As a young man, Dick loved Cross Country Running and water skiing. He enjoyed telling corny jokes, sharing his love of God with everyone, crossword puzzles, fish kisses, Jolly Ranchers, time with his family, and, he especially adored spending time with his wife. Dick and Jeanette longed to live in and retire in Arkansas. They are grateful for their many years in Heber Springs, Bryant, and Conway.
The family will celebrate Dick’s life at a private graveside ceremony, sharing how he has touched our lives with his love, compassion, goofiness, advice, and scriptural guidance. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your local church or favorite Christian Charity.
Dick and Jeannette were married December 28, 1961. Dick attended Central States Theological Seminary and was ordained a minister in the Lutheran Church. He went on to earn a Doctorate of Ministry with a focus on New Testament Theology from Oral Roberts University.
Dick served as pastor at Holy Shepherd Lutheran in Kansas City, MO, Hope Lutheran Church in Heber Springs and surrounding area (a two point mission development of the ELCA), Word of Life Lutheran in Windom, MN. He was involved in Church School Development in Bryant, AR. Dick also served as Interim Pastor at St. James Lutheran in Garden City, KS. The last church he pastored was Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stuttgart, AR. While he retired from Pastoring churches, he never gave up ministering to others.
As a young man, Dick loved Cross Country Running and water skiing. He enjoyed telling corny jokes, sharing his love of God with everyone, crossword puzzles, fish kisses, Jolly Ranchers, time with his family, and, he especially adored spending time with his wife. Dick and Jeanette longed to live in and retire in Arkansas. They are grateful for their many years in Heber Springs, Bryant, and Conway.
The family will celebrate Dick’s life at a private graveside ceremony, sharing how he has touched our lives with his love, compassion, goofiness, advice, and scriptural guidance. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your local church or favorite Christian Charity.
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