Fred “Freddie” Wieder

Fred “Freddie” Wieder, 85 of Alvin, died Sunday, May 25,  2014, at Laurel Court Nursing Facility in Alvin. Fred was born on Jan. 27, 1929 in Giddings. He was the youngest child of Charles and Martha Wieder. He moved to Alvin where he was a resident for over 50 years. He was a longtime member of the Alvin Lutheran Church. He retired from Dow Chemical in 1983. He enjoyed fishing, watching baseball, and telling jokes. Fred is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Berneita Weischuhn .Wieder; daughters, Gwen Collard and husband Barry, Collette Vest and husband Wendel; sons, John Wieder and Perry Wieder; sister, Odell Lamann; grandchildren including Joshua Palmer, Jessica Palmer, Jeremy Vest, Christopher Vest, Dawn Jenkins, Brandi Leader, Regina Hartman, Deedra Allen, and Freddie Wieder, as well as many great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Martha Wieder; son, Glenn Wieder; sister, Ruth Wieder; brothers, Herbert, Monroe, Raymond, Elmo, Charles and Bernie Wieder. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2014 at Scott Funeral Home in Alvin, Texas. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Scott Funeral Home. Pastor Tim Landers officiated. Graveside services were

held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014 in the Waldeck Cemetery in Nechanitz. Family and friends may view and sign the guest book at www. scottfuneralhome.net. Scott Funeral Home in Alvin was in charge of arrangements.