Frederick J. "Fred" Davis, 87, of Saratoga, passed away Thurs. evening, March 29, 2012 at his residence with his wife and sons at his side. Services will be held on Sat. April 7, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Saratoga with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Saratoga Cemetery. Everyone is invited to dinner in the Fellowship Hall at the church following the services. Rostad Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. Fred was born April 12, 1924, in Nashville, WI to parents Harriet (Myhre) and S.R. Davis. On June 21, 1946, in Crandon, WI, he was married to Doris Rae Bushweiler. They moved to Saratoga in 1971, where he spent his life working as a logger. He loved his family and friends, his Precious Savior and enjoyed spending many hours at the Hot Pool. He is remembered as a man of great faith and a sweet spirit. Survivors include his wife, Doris Rae Davis of Saratoga; children: Dawn Rae (Melvin) Mattner of Bristol, WI, David Allan Davis, Clifford Lee Davis, and Gerald "Jerry" (Brenda) Davis, all of Saratoga; eight grandchildren: Brandy Jean (Tim) Panek of Kenosha, WI, Dana Marie Davis of Green Bay, WI, Hollie Faye (Jim) Hendry of Algoma, WI, Susan Ray (Curt) Julka of Malone, WI, Nicole Lynn (Richard) Anderson of Crandon, WI, Lindsay Marie Davis of Saratoga, Kristopher Mark (Jenny) Davis of Soda Springs, ID, and Kasey Jean (John) Cary of El Paso, TX; nine great-grandchildren: Courtney and Ashley Panek, Haley and Sophia Werkheiser, Kyle and Kooper Davis, Presley Lee Anderson, Brayden Cary, and Alex Julka; siblings: Carol Davis of Preeceville, SK, Richard (Marilyn) Davis of Sundance, WY, Garland (Vivian) Davis of L'Anse, MI, and Bruce (Leslie) Davis of Whitefish, MT; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Sylvester Davis.
Service
Saturday, April 7, 2012 11:00am
Visitation
Saturday, April 7, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am
Interment