Fred Raymond SLOSSON: Darlene's Family Genealogy

1931 - 2017 (85 years)

Generation: 1

Fred Raymond SLOSSON was born on 23 Apr 1931 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana (son of Willis Raymond SLOSSON and Lila Ethel HUCKER); died on 15 Jan 2017 in Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana; was buried in Maplewood Historic Cemetery, Crown Point, Lake Co., Indiana.

Other Events and Attributes:

Census: 1940, Living with parents in Gary, Lake Co., Indiana

Notes:

Name:
FRED SLOSSON CROWN POINT, IN
Fred Slosson, age 85, of Crown Point, IN, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his home. Fred is survived by his wife, Barbara of 63 years; children: Renee (Kevin) McNair, Craig (Lori) Slosson and Vannessa Slosson; grandchildren: Ashley (Antonio) Campos, Lauren Slosson, Ian McNair and Kaylie Slosson; great grandchild, Brennan Slosson; sister, Marjorie Albaugh. He was preceded in death by his parents: Willis and Lila Slosson and sister, Helen Chuch. Fred was a member of Bethel Church. He was a self-employed CPA for over 50 years in Crown Point and owner of Colonial Nursing Home from 1977-1988. Fred was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, class of 1949. He received his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College, MBA from the University of Chicago and was an Associate Professor at Indiana University Northwest. Fred proudly served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Crown Point Chamber of Commerce, Crown Point Rotary, Board Member of St. Jude and Southlake Businessmen's Fellowship. He enjoyed jogging, reading and fellowship at Bethel Church. Fred was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E 113th Ave/South St, Crown Point, IN 46307 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Bethel Church, 10202 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Bethel Church of Crown Point with Pastor Gary Butler officiating. Interment will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in Fred's name to Every Child Ministries at Bethel Church in Crown Point. For information, to view directions and/or sign Fred's guestbook: 2 19-663-2500 GeisenFuneralHome.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=183618671#sthash.SdYRm3bj.dpuf

Fred married Barbara Ann MILLS on 22 Jan 1954 in Glen Park Baptist Church, Gary, Indiana. Barbara (daughter of John Frank MILLS and Audrey MCDONALD) was born on 14 Feb 1934 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA; died on 23 Oct 2023 in Crown Point, Lake Co., Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Generation: 2

Willis Raymond SLOSSON was born on 27 Jan 1902 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA (son of Willis Horace SLOSSON and Leah Belle HILL); died on 14 Jun 1972 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA; was buried in Calumet Park, Merrillville, Lake Co., Indiana.

Other Events and Attributes:

Census: 1910, living with parents in Libertyville Township, Lake Co., Illinois
Census: 1920, living with parents in Calumet Township, Lake Co., Indiana
Occupation: 1925; Contractor
Residence: 1925, 632 Tyler St., Gary, Lake Co., Indiana
Census: 1930, LIving in Dist. 16, Gary, Lake County, Indiana
Occupation: 1930; Engineer for the Steel Mill
Residence: 1930, 832 Pierce St., Gary, Lake Co., Indiana
Residence: 1936, 833 Fillmore, Gary, Indiana
Census: 1940, Living in Gary, Lake Co., Indiana
Occupation: 1940, Operating Engineer - Construction
Residence: 1952, 3892 Maryland, Gary, Indiana
Residence: 1972, 12127 White Oak Drive, Crown Point, Lake Co., Indiana

Willis married Lila Ethel HUCKER on 20 Jun 1925 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA. Lila (daughter of Harry Crossman HUCKER and Delila WILLIS) was born on 10 Jul 1906 in Pequest, Warren, New Jersey, USA; died on 24 Aug 1997 in Caseyville, St Clair, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lila Ethel HUCKER was born on 10 Jul 1906 in Pequest, Warren, New Jersey, USA (daughter of Harry Crossman HUCKER and Delila WILLIS); died on 24 Aug 1997 in Caseyville, St Clair, Illinois, USA.

Other Events and Attributes:

Census: 1910, Chicago Cook Co., Illinois
Census: 1920, Living with father in Calumet Dist., Gary, Lake Co., Indiana
Residence: 1920, Harrison Street, Gary, Indiana
Occupation: 1925; Stenographer
Residence: 1925, 108 W. 4th Ave., Gary, Lake Co.,Indiana
Census: 1930, Living with husband in Gary, Lake Co., Indiana
Residence: 1930, 832 Pierce St., Gary, Lake Co., Indiana
Residence: Aft 1930, 3892 Maryland Street, Gary, Indiana
Census: 1940, Living with husband in Gary, Lake Co., Indiana
Residence: 1972, 12127 White Oak Drive, Crown Point, Lake Co., Indiana
Residence: 1997, Caseyville Nursing Home

Children:

Marjorie Louise SLOSSON was born on 13 Aug 1927 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA; died on 5 Jan 2019 in Maryville, Illinois.
1. Fred Raymond SLOSSON was born on 23 Apr 1931 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana; died on 15 Jan 2017 in Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana; was buried in Maplewood Historic Cemetery, Crown Point, Lake Co., Indiana.
Helen Marie SLOSSON was born on 03 Feb 1933 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana; died on 27 Sep 1963 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA; was buried in Calumet Park Cemetery, Merriville, Indiana.