Frederick C Kruckow

Frederick Charles Kruckow Sr. age 74 of Big Flats, NYpassed away Sunday December 13th at Bethany Manor after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. He was predeceased by his parents George Kruckow Sr. and Hazel Frederick Kruckow, his brother George Jr. (Nancy) Kruckow. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Rita (Vineski) Kruckow , his son Frederick Jr. Kruckow (Mary) of Evans GA, daughter Christine Kruckow-Kemp (Micheal Hausner) of Montour Falls NY, his nephew David Kruckow (Karen) ofErin NY, and his grandchildren: Matthew, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Katherine, Casey, and Emily. Fred graduated from South Side High School of Elmira NY in 1954 and was employed as a graphic artist at Commercial Press, the Star-Gazette, and at the Ithaca Journal where he retired after 28 years of service. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, uncle, and grandfather who will be missed dearly. He spent his winters in Florida and his summers at Waneta Lake where he enjoyed to go fishing and boating. He loved his dogs, John Wayne movies, andrepairing old clocks He was a member of St. Mary's Our Mother Church, All Saints Church of Lansing NY, and The Sons of the American Legionin Horseheads NY. Calling Hours are incomplete will be entrusted Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904 Our special thanks to the Skilled 3 staff and Hospice at Bethany Manor who went beyond their call of duty by providing excellent care to Fred. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association 435 E. Henrietta Rd. Rochester NY, 14620.