Fred C. Kinzinger

Fred Kinzinger passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 12, 2025.

Fred is survived by his beloved wife Fern (Schmieg) Kinzinger of 70 years. His children. Jan Bocskowics, Barb (Don) Landgraf, Ron (Denise) Kinzinger and Roger (Laura) Kinzinger. His cherished grand and great grand children; Tammy (Chris) Rahn, Evan and Drew; Scott Landgraf; Erin (Dan Juelfs) Bocskowics and Jaxon; Andrea (Justin) Berg and Mason; Eric (Nicki) Kinzinger, Hunter, Easton and Connor; Justin (Emily) Kinzinger, Otto and Felix; Rory Kinzinger; Nate (Adrienne) Kinzinger, Sloane and Boyd. He is also survived by his loving nieces, nephew, cousins, friends and sister in-law Charlene Waligorski.

Fred balanced his life happily with his family. He was involved with the Columbia Khoury League and Boy Scouts. He enjoyed weekend camping trips with his family and fishing trips with his friends.

His proudest achievement was receiving his 70 year pin as a union carpenter. He followed the footsteps of his dad and carried on two more generations of union carpenters with Ron, Roger and grandson Nate. Fred retired from his own business Kinzinger Building and Repair. His hobbies included restoring antique tractors and traveling to Midwest tractor shows with friends. Fred and Fern enjoyed creating wood crafts and selling them at local craft fairs.

Fred was preceded by his parents Rudolf and Elsie (Lepp) Kinzinger and four sisters, aunts, uncles and cousins. Also his in-laws Charles and Lena (Guttmann) Schmeig, brother and sister in-laws, niece and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
Family Hospice
or St. Paul United Church of Christ of Waterloo

Visitation:
4 PM to 8 PM Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
12 PM to 1 PM Sunday, June 15, 2025 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Service:
1 PM Sunday, June 15, 2025 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, IL
     Pastor Doni Driemeier-Showers officiating
Interment will follow at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo, IL