Frederick O. Ziemke

Words that describe this life-
Fred had many words to describe his life: Fun, smart-ass, sarcasm, generous, caring, Grandpa, thoughtful, witty, family, cribbage, fulfilled, jokester, full of life, DAD, provider, simple, happy, my best friend. He embodied many more attributes as well and was generally just a lot of fun to be around.

Favorite stories of this life-
Fred told so many stories its really hard to keep track. Some crass, some hilarious, and some simply historical about the family. Here are just a few snippets of some stories that stood out off the tops of our heads:

His father bought a 2 cylinder Lloyd Wagon and it would go from 50mph to 10mph through a big puddle but…. It got 100mpg!

Stories about his sisters giving him grief growing up and taking care of him as he was the baby of the family. Sisters Ruth, Gretchen, Pauline, and Mary

Getting drunk with Uncle Oscar…. Good Times.

Wearing spats working at ALCOA

Having to deal with an extra large #2 in the toilet and having to get a stick to cut it in half. I have never heard the end of this one!

Having to survey a rendering plant… the smell was so bad he could still smell it to this day!

Laughed hysterically at my mother, Shirley, as after she would sedate and take the cat, Jesse, to the vet… the cat would proceed to rage and chase after her once home. Psycho Cat!

His dad, Otto, and hit cronies playing cribbage, ‘packing wood’, and shuffling by mixing the cards on the table to get to the next game quicker. “Ready Cribbage”!

Fondest Memories-
So many fond memories, we hope many of you add to the wall for us! Having him in our lives for so long there just isn't enough space to cover this one. Here are some really recent ones:

Colin’s Birthday in Chelan 2017. Tasting wine, champagne, gambling with his grandson for the first time

Amy’s Travis Tritt concert with Fred

Coffee at Whiskey Gulch in the mornings where he frequented almost daily. Was his place and we had many a great conversation and hug. I miss those times dearly.

Christmas 2017 at Kathy’s and Dan O’Briens house. It was our last Christmas together and one we will cherish forever.

Significant Accomplishments-
Fred had many significant accomplishments and list more on his wall as you friends and family think of more too! Here are just a few:

Father of Four Children…. Rhonda, Allan, Amy, and Robert

Grandfather… Colin, Dash, Brandon, Xavier, and Jessica (Love his grandkids dearly)

Worked his way to owning his own successful business, Fox Fire Prevention, Inc., with only a high school education. A self-made entrepreneur.

NICET Level III Engineer in the State of WA

A good friend and mentor to many

Retired at the age of 65years old

Occupation-
He worked at a few places but most notable was Fox Fire Prevention, Inc.

Self Employed, Fox Fire Prevention, Inc.
Fire Sprinkler Designer, NICET Level III
President/Owner

Business Associates-
Robert McGee
Kristi McGee
Sue Vanden Bos
Adam Cole

Personal Activities-
Golfing & Golfing Trips with his Friends
Driving
Walking
Travel with Family
Grandkids Events and Activities
Cribbage
Coffee at Whiskey Gulch Daily

Favorite Family Activities-
Birthday Parties
BBQ’ing
4th of July
Christmas
Thanksgiving
Sporting Events
Concerts
Travel
Boating
Kids Band Concerts, Activities, Water Polo Meets, Karate, Grandparents Day, Soccer Games, and School Events

Hobbies-
Music
Golf
Driving
Bird Watching/Feeding
Walking Daily
Feeding his favorite horse across the street
History Channel Programming

Favorite Experience in Life-
Being with family and friends at holidays, traveling, and life events
Personal experiences:
Spending One Last Trip with Him in Lake Chelan this Past December. I wish I could have one more.
*Family camping trips as a kid and I really enjoyed taking him to a Travis Tritt concert for his 70th birthday. He was also the first visitor to hold and meet Xavier when he was born. I also remember singing along with him in the car to the funny songs by Ray Stevens.

Favorite Places to Spend Time-
Whiskey Gulch CoffeePub
Uncle Dave’s Caf?
His Chair at Home Relaxing
Hot Tub
Family Trips

Favorite Poem or Scripture-
The Far Side – (“That’s a Hell of Birthmark Fred!”)
Poem/Limerick – The Man From Nantucket
The A…AB joke/pun.

Favorite Flower-
Rhododendron
Roses

Favorite Color-
Blondes (or maybe Blue… but Blondes)

Favorite Sayings-
Oh Balls! Where do we begin? So many sayings that we can't possibly remember them all. Please post on his wall more that are stuck in your memory about Fred. He had so many and most of them were inappropriate... would you expect anything else? LOL!
4’s Whores and 1 Eyed Jacks!
8, Skate, and Donate!
See ya brown!
You ever pooped out corn you never ate!
You can go out on knobs!
The popes nose!
Slicker than a school marm’s leg!
It’s all a steer can do!
Colder than a witches tit!
It’s raining like a cow pissing on a hot rock!
Dadgummit!
Good Enough for the Girls I go With!

Pets-
Zach
Jesse
Ashes
Jackie
Tweeters

Favorite Song-
Jim Croce
The Hollies
Bobby Darin
John Fogerty
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Burton Cummings
Fleetwood Mac
Roy Orbison
Shania Tawin
Travis Tritt
Songs – Charlotte the Harlot and K-K-K Katy