Philip “Dave” Fredrickson

Resided in Gladstone, MI
Died October 20, 2024

P. David Fredrickson, age 82, of Gladstone passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba, Michigan.

Dave was born on October 7, 1942 in Laurium, Michigan, the son of Philip and Nancy (Prophet) Fredrickson. He graduated from Calumet High School in 1960. After which, he attended Suomi College and Northern Michigan University. He was united in marriage to Joetta Coppock on August 28, 1971 at the Evangelical Free Church in Gladstone, Michigan. In 1978, Dave and his family moved to Sheboygan, Wisconsin where he worked as a purchaser for the City of Sheboygan for 25 years until he retired and eventually returned to Gladstone with Joetta.

Dave was a gifted, lifelong singer and musician. He played piano, clarinet and several other instruments. He had beautiful singing voice and performed with several groups and choirs throughout his life. Most notably, he was a member of the Men of Harmony in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and travelled the Midwest performing gospel music for over 20 years. He also was a member of the Remnants Barbershop Chorus in Escanaba, Michigan after retirement. He sang for many weddings, funerals, church services throughout the years for families and friends.

Dave had a strong faith in Christ and lived a life that exemplified his belief to others especially through his music. He and Joetta attended the Covenant Church in Gladstone, Michigan.

Dave is survived by his wife; his children, John (Kim) Fredrickson of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Kelli (Jim) Bovin of Bloomington, Minnesota; grandchildren, Allie and Eli Fredrickson and Jake and Thomas Bovin.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Paul.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 25 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone with memorial services to follow at 3:00 PM with Pastor Aaron Anderson officiating. Dave will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone.

In lieu of flowers donations in Dave’s name can be directed to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or go to diabetes.org.

8 Tributes for “Philip “Dave” Fredrickson”

    Joetta and family, I am saddened by the loss of Dave. I enjoyed spending time together as we rode together to Remnants practice in Escanaba. My condolences to you. You can rest in peace knowing that Dave is home with the Lord whom he loved.

    Dave was a very good man who loved the lord and was very good singer and loved to sing he will be missed by many people who knew him I will miss him

    Dear Joetta, so sorry to hear about Dave, he was such a good guy. John and I just talked about him the other Dat when he sang in our wedding 25 years ago. God bless you and the kids. Take care, talk to you on Facebook. Chris Huibregtse

    so sorry Jo, Kelly and John and family for your loss. He was a great guy and you both were our good friends. I had the honor of singing with Dave who had a beautiful voice. We look back to when we were all young and with young children which seems not that long ago. Time seems to fly by. The last time Bill talked with Dave was several yrs ago at the Green Bay Hospital when I was having a third knee replacement and Jo was having her knee replaced. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

    I’m m so sorry for the loss of Dave but take peace knowing he is with his Lord and Savior. Prayers go out to the entire family.

    May God bless you today and always
    Corynn Corcoran
    (Friend of Kelli)

    I’m so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

    My mother and I had the good pleasure to become friends with Dave and Joetta when he was at Christian Park. Many afternoons they would come sit with us when we helped feed my dad who was also a resident there.
    Dave found out I was a fellow NMU band alumni, and told me he once had to march with a sousaphone so they would have 8 of them to spell “wildcats” even though he played clarinet. He also once told me about growing up with ancestors of the actual Gipper George Gipp in Laurium. And stories about working at grocery stores, I believe the old A & P’s.
    I’m glad we got to know him, a very nice man who loved to tell stories.

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