Name |
Frederick Walmer "Fred" PLATZ |
Born |
24 May 1921 |
Los Angeles County, California [1] |
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State of California
Wikipedia California |
Gender |
Male |
Cemetery |
FindaGrave Memorial |
Census |
1930 |
Los Angeles County, California [2] |
Census |
1940 |
Los Angeles County, California [3] |
Military |
29 May 1943 |
Hawaii [4] |
US ARMY WWII Enlisted |
Occupation |
Commercial Contractor |
Residence |
1996 |
Ashland, Jackson, Oregon |
Died |
9 Jul 2004 |
Folsom, Sacramento County, California [5, 6] |
Cause: aortic aneurysm |
- PLATZ, Frederick Walmer
Born in Los Angeles on May 24, 1921 and passed away in Folsom, CA on July 9, 2004 at the age of 83. The son of Erich and Rose Platz, he has one sister, Francis Johnson, who survives him. Fred was a Master Sargent and proudly served his country in World War II. He came to settle in the Sacramento area in 1952. Fred was a construction carpenter by trade and retired in 1988 after over 40 years in the capacity of general superintendent. He was instrumental in constructing hospitals, bridges, schools and many commercial and residential projects in northern CA. He traveled the world extensively his entire life and made friends wherever he went. He is remembered and respected by many. His children, Mark Platz, Suzanne Forgach, Rob Paul Zenak, Mike Zenak and Marlene Clemons, who survive him, will miss his steadfast guidance. His nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren will also miss him. There will be a gravesite service and gathering at the Lakeside Cemetery and mausoleum in Folsom on August 8 at 10am. A gathering will follow at the VFW Hall at 1300 Forrest Street, adjacent to the cemetery. All friends and family are welcome. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home in Folsom.
Published in the Sacramento Bee on 8/5/2004.
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Buried |
Lakeside Memorial Lawn, Folsom, Sacramento County, California, USA |
Person ID |
I611 |
Black Oliver |
Last Modified |
15 Sep 2017 |
Father |
Erich Herbert PLATZ, b. 16 Mar 1894, Berlin, Berlin, Germany , d. 6 Oct 1980, Reedley, Fresno County, California (Age 86 years) |
Mother |
Rose Marie WALMER, b. 1 Dec 1900, Summit, Union County, New Jersey , d. 3 Nov 1975, Sanger, Fresno County, California (Age 74 years) |
Married |
1 Aug 1920 |
Highland Park, Los Angeles County, California |
Family ID |
F8 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |