On August 30th, 2023, Robert Reed Fredericks III peacefully passed away with family by his side.

Bob was born August 6, 1953 to Carole Emerson Fredericks and Robert Reed Fredericks, Jr. in Sellersville, PA, living his early years in North Wales, PA. The family moved from there to New England in June of 1965 and Bob graduated high school from the Vermont Stowe School in 1971. He married Christine Zaluzny in 1974, and the two lived together in the towns of Halifax and Vernon, Vermont. They were married for 39 years and had two children together, Colin and Justin.

Bob had a career in management that spanned the footwear and book binding industry including roles at Dunham, GH Bass and the Book Press. After he retired, Bob moved to Sebastian, FL where he volunteered at the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park. He was encouraged to join the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park as a general board member before serving as the vice president, then the president. He worked hard, doing an amazing job of managing all aspects of the organization and was instrumental in leading fundraising for the park. During the summer months, Bob also assisted as a scout for the park’s Turtle Watch and Manatee Watch programs, two environmental programs he was passionate about.

Bob always enjoyed boating, fishing and music. In his earlier years he was an expert skier, and in his later years, he became a wood carving artist creating amazing wood sculptures of fish, birds and other animals. Spending time with his two grandchildren brought Bob great joy. Most of all, he was a kind and caring person to so many.

Bob is survived by his two sons whom he loved dearly, Colin (Sarah) of Malden, MA and Justin (Jessica) of Atlantic Beach, FL. He is also survived by his grandchildren Ryan and Nell Fredericks, his mother, Carole Fredericks, his sister Linda (Michael) Putnam, his brother David (Cindy) Fredericks and his former wife Christine Fredericks. He was predeceased by his father in 2019.

In addition he leaves several nieces and nephews of whom he was quite fond, as well as many close friends that span his lifetime and communities around the globe.

The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to ‘Friends of the Sebastian Inlet State Park’ (13180 Highway A1A; Vero Beach, FL 32963 - please state in memo: In Memory of Bob Fredericks). The donations earmarked with Bob’s name will be used to erect signage for The Turtle Walk, Bob’s overriding passion at The Park.

A private service will be held at a later date at the discretion of the family.  

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