of Chelsea, Michigan, age 86, died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home. He was born December 15, 1937, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Adolph Ronald & Ruth Dolly (Leffler) Petsch.
Fred worked at Hilltop Plumbing when he was young as well as in landscaping. He worked 22 years as a Superintendent for Public Works in Chelsea, and retired from Johnson Control in 2001. Fred enjoyed crafts, woodworking, and masonry work. He built furniture and was a Master Clockmaker, repairing cuckoo clocks and grandfather clocks.
On February 16, 1957, he married Georgette E. “Marie” Cavadas, and she preceded him in death on December 28, 2016. Survivors include his children, Denise Jordane of Tecumseh, Dennis (Linda) Petsch of Stockbridge, Dale Petsch of Ann Arbor, Dede Wampler of Adrian; 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and one on the way, three brothers, Roy of Ann Arbor, David of Brooklyn, and Ellsworth of Chelsea; one sister, Marilyn Denhart of Grass Lake; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Adolph Jr., Donald, William, and Jimmy; one sister, Mildred Fish; and a daughter, Deanna Petsch.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 7, 2024, 4:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, with Pastor Tom Humphreys officiating. The family received friends Thursday, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
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I just discovered at 3:51 am, March 9th(could not sleep ), you and your family lost a loved one. I’m so very sorry for your loss. If I had known, I would have come to the funeral.
Please accept my sincerest condolences to you, your entire family.
We are so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. My Dad was Robert Abdon lived next to them on Garfield St for years before he passed. Fred and his wife were wonderful neighbors! Fred would always check on my Dad every now and then to make sure he was ok.
Our thoughts and Prayers to the Petch Famiky.
RIP Fred, you will be missed
We are so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. We just found out recently from David of his illness. My Dad was Robert Abdon and lived next to Fred on Garfield St.
Fred always looked after my Dad and would check in on him now and then. Wonderful neighbors. Our thoughts and Prayers to the family. RIP Fred.
Love you!
Your Dad always had a big smile and a positive attitude. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him at the Village back in the day. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort knowing how much he meant to so many people.
Barb