Frederick M. "Fred" Willis

Frederick M. “Fred” Willis, 80, formerly of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle. 

He was born on August 1, 1944 in Chambersburg, the son of the late George and Adeline (Myers) Willis. 

Fred was a 1963 graduate of Big Spring High School, where he was a member of the FFA. He was also a member of the Ridge Covenant Brethren Church. Fred was a self-employed farmer his entire life and held a real estate license. 

He is survived by his sister, Kay E. Willhide of Newville; one nephew, Todd M. Willhide and wife Tammy of Newville; one niece, Trisha D. Scanlan and husband Jeff of Shippensburg; and three great-nephews, Miles Willhide, Collin Scanlan, and Kyle Scanlan. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg. Fred will be laid to rest in the Ridge Church Cemetery, where a private graveside service will be held for family. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Ste 1509, New York, NY 10018.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.