In Memory Of
Frederick Arnold Cunningham
1922
2015
Frederick Arnold Cunningham
November 6, 1922 — July 26, 2015
Fred Arnold Cunningham 92, Topeka died peacefully at home, in the arms of his loving wife Louise, on Sunday, July 26, 2015. They had just celebrated their 70th anniversary in February.
Fred was born in Akron Ohio on Nov. 6, 1922. He was the son of Fred R. & Lora Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham joined the Marines during WWII and served in the Pacific theatre for 21 months, which included the Bougainville and Pelilu campaigns. Hundreds of letters flowed between Fred and Louise while he was overseas. After his return from the Pacific, they were married on Feb. 24th, 1945.
After leaving the Marines, Fred started working for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Akron Ohio. He retired after 39 years of service, in Topeka, as a Dept. Foreman. After retiring, Fred loved to feed the deer, turkeys, squirrels, possums, and other wildlife that ventured daily into his large backyard, knowing that a friendly man would welcome them.
He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and a life member and 32 degree Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Topeka, Orient of Kansas and Adonira-Joppa Masonic Lodge No. 0517 A.F. &A.M., Akron, OH.
Fred is survived by his wife Louise, son Fred (Karen) Cunningham, Tulsa Ok, son Ray (Joyce) Cunningham, Akron, Ohio, and daughter Barbara (Jeff) Koci, Topeka. His son Randy preceded him in death as did his 8 siblings all, Akron, Oh. In addition, Fred is survived by nine grandchildren, Col. Fred Ryan (Col. Melissa) Cunningham, Vienna, VA, Lt. Col. Matthew (Lisa) Cunningham, Caledonia, MS, Jennifer (Mike) Howard, Charlotte, NC, Kristin (Scott) Bailey, Akron, OH, Lesley (Mike) Grady, Canton, OH, Scott (Katie) Cunningham, Camden, ME, Daniel Cunningham, Chapel Hill, NC, Brian Hoover, Kansas City, MO and Kelli Alcantar, Chicago, IL and 12 great grandchildren whom he loved.
The Cunningham family would like to thank Midland Hospice for their professional and caring service to our family. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday Aug. 1st at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Topeka.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be sent to the Helping Hands Humane Society at 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604 or Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a special message for Fred's family, please visit the guestbook below.
Fred was born in Akron Ohio on Nov. 6, 1922. He was the son of Fred R. & Lora Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham joined the Marines during WWII and served in the Pacific theatre for 21 months, which included the Bougainville and Pelilu campaigns. Hundreds of letters flowed between Fred and Louise while he was overseas. After his return from the Pacific, they were married on Feb. 24th, 1945.
After leaving the Marines, Fred started working for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Akron Ohio. He retired after 39 years of service, in Topeka, as a Dept. Foreman. After retiring, Fred loved to feed the deer, turkeys, squirrels, possums, and other wildlife that ventured daily into his large backyard, knowing that a friendly man would welcome them.
He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and a life member and 32 degree Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Topeka, Orient of Kansas and Adonira-Joppa Masonic Lodge No. 0517 A.F. &A.M., Akron, OH.
Fred is survived by his wife Louise, son Fred (Karen) Cunningham, Tulsa Ok, son Ray (Joyce) Cunningham, Akron, Ohio, and daughter Barbara (Jeff) Koci, Topeka. His son Randy preceded him in death as did his 8 siblings all, Akron, Oh. In addition, Fred is survived by nine grandchildren, Col. Fred Ryan (Col. Melissa) Cunningham, Vienna, VA, Lt. Col. Matthew (Lisa) Cunningham, Caledonia, MS, Jennifer (Mike) Howard, Charlotte, NC, Kristin (Scott) Bailey, Akron, OH, Lesley (Mike) Grady, Canton, OH, Scott (Katie) Cunningham, Camden, ME, Daniel Cunningham, Chapel Hill, NC, Brian Hoover, Kansas City, MO and Kelli Alcantar, Chicago, IL and 12 great grandchildren whom he loved.
The Cunningham family would like to thank Midland Hospice for their professional and caring service to our family. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday Aug. 1st at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Topeka.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be sent to the Helping Hands Humane Society at 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604 or Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a special message for Fred's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Frederick Arnold Cunningham, please visit our flower store.
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