Gordon A. Fedder age 89 of Manistee, Michigan, died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, August 4, 2016 at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility surrounded by family. He was born on October 14, 1926 in Manistee, Michigan and was the son of the late Adam and Theresa (Kruse) Fedder. Gordon was a 1944 graduate of Manistee High School. Shortly after his graduation he enlisted in the United States Army and served twenty seven years, including World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. On November 20, 1954 at Fort Gordon, Georgia, he married Rebecca Spivey. They enjoyed a military career that included assignments in Texas, Germany and Alaska, settling in Manistee in 1968, where Gordon was employed at the Ex-Cell-O Corporation, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Catholic Community of Manistee, a longtime member of the Manistee Lions Club and a past member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #250 of Manistee. Gordon was an avid fisherman who enjoyed eating ice cream.

He is survived by three daughters and two sons in-law, Katherine Fedder of Manistee, Lieutenant General Judith Fedder (U.S.A.F. Retired) Chuck Fix (U.S.A.F. Retired) of Arlington, VA, Terry and Randy McDaniels (Both U.S.A.F. Retired) of Manistee, one grandson U.S.A.F. Captain Adam Fix of Denver, CO, his sister and brother in-law, Patricia and Marvin Bolema of Grand Rapids, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

Gordon was preceded in death by his wife of over sixty years, Rebecca "Becky" Fedder who died on August 10, 2015, by two sisters and brothers in-law, Bernice and Don "Butch" Hughes, and Edwardine and Phil Ramsdell.

Cremation has taken place and Mass From The Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated on Friday, August 12, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Scott Lawler celebrant. Burial will take place at a later date. A meal for family and friends will take place immediately following the funeral Mass at the Saint Joseph Parish Center.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider a contribution to Manistee Catholic Central School. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church on Friday morning.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.