Frederick "Fritz" J. Peabody Obituary (1939 - 2023)

Frederick J. Peabody age 84 of Menomonie, WI passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at MCHS-Bloomer. Fritz was born July 9, 1939 in Baldwin to Lawrence and Audrey (Mentor) Peabody. Fritz married Helen Micheels on July 20, 1961 at Atlasta Farms in Menomonie. He farmed for many years in Menomonie. He and his brother Edwin worked construction building homes, roofing projects and cabinetry making. Fritz loved fishing, shaking dice, and family gatherings. He enjoyed terrorizing his grandchildren with his missing fingers and getting them in trouble. Fritz is survived by, daughter Wanda Danovsky, son David (Lori) Peabody, daughter Sally Peabody, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, brother Edwin (Sharon), sister Kathy (Lee) Kurschner; further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Fritz is preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen, two brothers and one grandson. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Menomonie, WI with Father John Mano officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery in Menomonie at a later date.