Gerald E. Fredin, age 79, of Oshkosh, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2006. He was born to John and Mildred Fredin on June 10, 1926 in the Antigo area. He is survived by his wife Beatrice "Betty" Fredin of Oshkosh; his daughters from a previous marriage, Cindy Peterson and Dawn Kwiatkowski and 7 grandchildren; his brother, Arleigh Fredin; nieces and nephews; his stepchildren, Russ Nelson, Rick Nelson, Donna Weiss, Debra Tracy and Cindy Good; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harvey Fredin. Cremation has taken place. Family burial will be in Forest Hill Memorial Park in South Milwaukee.