FRED GEORGE VENUS

Fred George Venus, age 83 of Chatham, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 after a lengthy set of illnesses. Fred was born on January 1, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio. He married Yvonne C. Gandolf on February 2, 1963. Fred served in the Unites States Air Force as a Training Instructor, and later retired from the United States Postal Service. Outside of work Fred enjoyed fishing, woodworking, listening to Rock & Roll music, dancing and tinkering with his various cars, tractors and boat. Fred was an avid fan of Cleveland sports, especially the Cavs. Fred will be best remembered for his smile that could light up any room.

Fred is survived by his daughter Debbie (Tom) Fenrich of Litchfield; daughter-in-law Tina Venus of Chatham; brother Jim (Lavon) Venus of Chatham and granddaughter, Olivia (Jacob) Shultz of Haymarket, VA.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents and son Dion in 2015 and his wife Yvonne in 1998.

Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 1 to 4 PM with the Service to follow at 4 PM at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 3477 Medina Road (corner of River Styx & Rt. 18), Medina, Ohio 44256. Interment will be held in Hope Memorial Gardens, Hinckley at a later date.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be directed to Kitten Krazy, Inc, 930 Lafayette Road-
Unit A, Medina, Ohio 44256 or Hospice of Medina County 5075 Windfall Road, Medina, Ohio 44256.