C. Fredrick Bley

C. Fredrick Bley, “Fred,” passed away on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at the age of 91 surrounded by his loving family, including Betty, his wife of 64 years.   

He was born in Port Washington, Wis., on July 4, 1930, to Alois and Frances (Antoine) Bley.  

While attending Marquette University, Fred was drafted into the United States Army.  He was honorably discharged after serving during the Korean War.   

Fred and his brothers enjoyed a good game of bowling, often at Bley Bowling, which was owned by his father Alois. 

Fred also enjoyed playing sheepshead, golfing, the Packers, camping and traveling, spending time up north at Lake Arrowhead, taking a country drive and playing pool at the Senior Center. 

Fred will be remembered by all for his quick wit and his constant joking. He had a sweet tooth and a sweet place in his heart for his family that loved him dearly. 

Fred is survived by his loving wife Betty; children Jackie (Tony) Miller, John (Leslie) Bley, Jeanne (George) Chaney, Joe (Susan) Bley and Joanne (Bill) Penkwitz; grandchildren David (Lizzy) Miller, Liz Bley, Sam Bley, Charlie Chaney, Andrew Chaney, Ellen Bley, Erica Bley, Emily Bley, Elyse Bley, Anna Penkwitz and Alex Penkwitz; and one great-grandchild Max Miller.  

He is also survived by his brother Gary (Shirley) Bley and sisters-in-law Iva, Char and Esther Bley. Fred is further survived by other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.  

Fred was preceded in death by his brothers Bob, Don, Allan and Bill Bley and sisters-in-law Sylvia, Pat and Germaine (Tom).

A memorial Mass will be held at St. John XXIII Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church, 1800 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington, on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 6 p.m.  Father Patrick Wendt will officiate.

The family will receive visitors from 4 p.m. until the service at 6 p.m.  

Fred will be inurned at St. Mary’s Cemetery at a later date.    

Fred’s family wishes to thank Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice and Aurora Medical Center in Grafton for the care and compassion they provided.    

The family welcomes donations to The Food Pantry of Port Washington or the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls as an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers. 

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.