Fred E. Fruhauf
February 27, 2007
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Fruhauf, Fred E., 82, Chairman Fruhauf Uniforms, Inc., died Tuesday, February 27, 2007. Fred married Neoma “Sue” Esrig of Kansas City, MO, December 12, 1954. Fred went to work at Fruhauf Uniform, founded in 1910 by his grandfather, Herman. He was Chairman of the board for 35 years, Navy veteran, member of Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation, Congregation Emanu-El and was an avid lover of Jazz music and Art. Preceded in death by wife, Sue, of 46 years, parents, Ludwig and Ethel Fruhauf and sister, Irma Natanson. Survivors: Daughter and Son-in-law, Karen and husband Michael Rozen of Dallas, TX; Sons and Daughters-in-law; Ken and wife, Pamela and Richard and Julie all of Wichita; Grandchildren: Daniel Rozen, Robert Michael Grant, Olivia Grant, Landon Fruhauf Evan Fruhauf. Other survivors include Sisters-in-law, Sibby and husband Melvin Cosner of Kansas City and Vera and husband Fred Cohen of St. Louis and Nieces Nephews, Alan, Nancy, Gail, Beth, Norman, Scott, Jay, Kitty and Bobby. A memorial has been established with the Fred Fruhauf Memorial Fund c/o Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation, 400 N. Woodlawn, Suite B, Wichita, KS, 67208. A very special thank you to Cheryl, Penny, Tina and Jackie. Services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, March 1, 2007, Downing Lahey East Mortuary.
Services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, March 1, 2007, Downing Lahey East Mortuary with burial immediately following at Hebrew Cemetery.
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I worked for Fruhauf Uniforms in the mid-eighties. This was one of my fondest job. I was a secretary and supported the national sales staff (and worked for Nick Paige). Many times I answered the call when Fred needed something. He was a gruff old fellow, but he has a very special place in my heart. He was one of the few men in my working career that I enjoyed working for. It seem that we had a special understanding with each other. I worked to his specifications and he wouldn’t make me cry. I also worked with Ken and Richard, and always enjoyed the friendship that we created. It has been many years since anyone in your family has heard from me, but you have always been in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless all of you during this time of mourning. Fred will be greatly missed and will always remain in a very dear place in my thoughts. Peace be will you all. Sandy McDoniel