Fred Harris Bryden
ANIWA, WIS.
Fred Harris Bryden Jr. died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, at the home of his daughter, Juanita Thomas, while under the care of Ascension at Home Hospice. He was 84 years old. Fred was born May 4, 1935, in Charleroi. He was the son of the late Fred Harris Bryden Sr. and the late Mabel Myra Crow Bryden, both of Pennsylvania. Fred joined the United States Air Force in 1954 and served our country for 20 years. He married the late Mary Ann Hartell on April 7, 1956, in Escanaba, Mich. Together, Fred and Mary Ann raised three children. After his career in the Air Force, he enjoyed two more careers working in recreational vehicle sales and service and cross-country truck driving. Fred’s military career took his family to many locations and he always made their house a home. Fred was an excellent small-engine mechanic. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking. Fred lived a life of many adventures from his time in the military, his time as a trucker and his time as a father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was the kind of guy who rode motorcycles and snowmobiles, could win every episode of “Jeopardy,” and knew every crossword puzzle answer. Survivors include a daughter, Juanita (Dan) Thomas, Aniwa, Wis.; son, Fred (Lori) Bryden III, Wausau, Wis.; daughter-in-law, Terri Bryden, Birnamwood, Wis.; grandchildren, Ben Bryden, Hatley, Dr. Randall Bryden, Calimesa, Calif.; three great-grandchildren, Deakyn, Dayne and Danyka Suess, Birnamwood, Wis. Fred was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Ann Bryden; siblings; son, Robert Bryden; and granddaughters, Rheannon Thomas and Loral Suess (née Thomas). A private memorial service will be held later this spring at the Thomas Family Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staffs of Ascension Hospital, Ascension at Home, and the Rib Mountain EMS for the excellent care they provided. PETERSON/KRAEMER FUNERAL HOME, Wausau, Wis., is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.
