Freda L. Beese, 68, of Sandusky, OH passed away peacefully early Sunday evening, January 23, 2022, with family at her side, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Main Campus, Sandusky.
Born on June 27, 1953, in Sandusky, OH the daughter of Richard and Marion (Brownell) Beese, Sr.. She was a graduate of Sandusky High School. For 30 years, she had worked in the Dietary Department at Providence Hospital and later retired from the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. After retiring, she went on and worked as a cashier at The Bistro at the Cedar Point Amusement Park, where she truly enjoyed her co-workers and her job.
Over the years, Freda loved her cats and her dogs, enjoyed playing cards, baking and spending time with her daughter.
She is survived by her daughter, Heather (Tim) Beese-Hoy; a step-son, Michael "Mikey" Fantozzi, Jr.; a sister, Jody (Mike) Culley; brothers, Richard "Dickie" (Cathy) Beese, Jr., Dean "Brusey" (Brenda) Beese and Gene "Shorty" (Donna) Beese; her sister-in-law, Chris Beese; her many nieces and nephews; her grand dogs, Piper and Conner; and her bestie friend, Karen Wilson.
Freda was preceded in death by her parents; the love of her life for over 20 years, Michael "Mike" Fantozzi, Sr.; and a brother, Robert "Bob" Beese.
It was her wish to be cremated. The family will receive friends on Saturday morning, January 29, 2022, from 11 am until time of the memorial service at 12 pm at the Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene, 1617 Milan Road, Sandusky. Rev. Ryan Brown officiating. Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky, at a later date.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in her memory to the Humane Society of Erie County 1911 Superior Street, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to Back To The Wild, P.O. Box 423, 4504 Bardshar Road, Castalia, OH 44824.
Arrangements are entrusted to the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH.
Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Freda's family at davidfkoch.com.
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