Frederick M. McCafferty, 70, of Belle Center, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Frederick was born on November 17, 1949 in Bellefontaine, a son of the late Kenneth McCafferty and LaDonna Linsey Sellhorse. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael James McCafferty.
On Nov. 25, 1967, Fred married Vicki Grant in Russells Point, and she survives along with two sons, Frederick (April) McCafferty, Jr. of Kenton, and Robert McCafferty of Belle Center, four grandchildren, Patric, Tyler, Josie and Jamie, five great grandchildren, Adalya, Elizabeth, Alyssa, Paige, and Cassadee, three siblings, Jean (John) Allmon of Rushsylvania, OH, Robin (Gary) Betchner and Kenneth (Lynn) McCafferty, both of Milwaukee, WI, and longtime cousin-brother, John McCafferty.
Fred worked at Airstream for 21 years and Honda of America for 24 years before retiring in 2009. He was a Master Sergeant of the United States Army, servicing during Vietnam. Fred enjoyed woodworking, fishing, biking, and nature in general.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., Lakeview. Visitation is Sunday, November 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. Burial is in Walnut Hill Cemetery, New Hampshire, with Military Honors provided by Wapakoneta VFW Post 8445 Honor Guard.
Memorial Contribution in Mr. McCafferty’s name may be given to a veteran’s organization of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.