Frederick R. Giger

Fred Giger passed away in his home on Tuesday October 18th, at the age of 85. He passed peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family. Born in 1937, Fred grew up on a farm in rural Missouri. At the age of 17, Fred married Louise, the love of his life. Family was one of his top priorities, along with church life, and he enjoyed both immensely. He also enjoyed traveling, car racing, trains, antique cars, and tractors. He had a mischievous side and a wonderful sense of humor. His education reached far past graduating high school because Fred was a professional learner. His professional life led him through various industries because of his interest in learning to repair and operate the new technologies he encountered. He had a strong work ethic as well a knack for identifying and filling key areas of need within a business. His beliefs remained uncompromised no matter what business he was in and the Lord rewarded his faithfulness. Fred held many positions within many different companies over the years, and retired at age 68 from John Harland, a check-making company where he worked for nearly 30 years. Fred is preceded in death by his parents Riley and Catherine, by his siblings Raymond and Earlene, and by his son Ricky. Fred is survived by his wife, Louise; three children: Mike, Mark, and Katie; eight grandchildren: Elizabeth, Sarah, Rachel, Michael, Benjamin, Michael, Ruth, and Samantha; as well as by his 18 great grandchildren. Dedicating his life to the Lord at a young age, Fred was a part of the Nazarene Church for most of his life. If there was a way to describe Fred best, it is that he loved. He loved his Lord, he loved his family, and as Jesus instructed, he loved his neighbors. Fred is greatly missed, but it is with a sweet sense of "goodbye for now" and not forever for all who accept Jesus as Lord. We are looking forward to seeing him again in heaven and to praising our savior alongside this man who lived his life as a true disciple of Christ. There will be a celebration of Fred's life held at Harvester Church of the Nazarene in St. Peters, MO Missouri, on Friday October 28th, at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome to come and remember the remarkable life lived by this remarkable man who lived a dedicated and fulfilling life. Because he spent so much time ministering to others through the church his family is asking that In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations are be made to the Fred Giger Memorial Fund set up with by Harvester Church of the Nazarene, where he spent so much time ministering to and with his beloved church family.

Frederick R. Giger

February 3, 1937 - October 18, 2022