Charles Faaborg Frederiksen Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 3, 2021, at the age of 90, Charles Faaborg Frederiksen of Ames, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frederik Verner and Edna Leonora Faaborg Frederiksen; his sister Patricia Lotz; and his son Pastor Paul Frederiksen. He is survived by: his wife Joanne Dolores Bireline of Adair; his sons, John (Linda), Mark (Barbara) and James (Mimi); his daughter-in-law Melanie Frederiksen Bear (Craig); his grandchildren, Travis (Chelsie), Tyler (Megan), David, Robert (Rianna), Jordan, Meghanne, Nick, Kyle, Jacob, Rachel Frederiksen and Amy Frederiksen Koeshall (Hunter); and his great grandchildren, Owen, Avery and Brody Frederiksen. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to: Bethesda Lutheran Church, the Iowa State University Foundation for the Charles F. Frederiksen Leadership Award, or The Museum of Danish America (in Elk Horn).
