Glenn Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Fred S. McDaniel, 67, of West Jefferson, formerly of South Vienna, died at 8:30 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2008 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center, Columbus. Born March 24, 1941 in Springfield, he was a son of Walter Henry and Dorothy (Garmin) McDaniel. Fred was a former president and Director of the Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association, a member of the Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil Association, the Appalachian Blacksmith's Association and the former Harmony United Methodist Church. He retired from Steel Products Engineering in Springfield after 32 years and had been in the Ohio National Guard in Springfield. Services will be 6 p.m., Tuesday in the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 N. Main St., London, with Mr. Roger Parker officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-6 p.m., Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be sent to either the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Mt. Carmel Hospice or the Ronald McDonald House. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfun eralhome. com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 This is sad news indeed I knew Fred although not real well other than my dealings with him at Quadstate and on Anvilfire but he was a nice guy and will be missed. Mike Tanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Fred was a member of IForgeIron and usually present at the ABA conferences. He will be missed. Fred and his family are on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Sorry to hear this, I remember him from the Chat Room. My prayers to his family and friends. Woody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kovacija(blacksmith) Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I wish him well in heavens with his hammers and anvils... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 sorry to hear that-seen pics and such of him-rest easy striker and go with god- bless the famaly left be hind, jimmy& mary seale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Not having known Fred personally, I will comment that the net chats and mail I have had with him over the years was uplifting and fun. Eternal Light shine on him Oh Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I only spoke with him a few times at QuadState. He was always really nice to speak with. I am sad to hear the news and will send up some knee mail to hopefully comfort his family and friends. Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenchcrack Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Always a sad day to lose a smith, especially a young one. God bless his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOB Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 He will be missed :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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