Frederick H. Cordes
April 21, 1947 ~ January 2, 2023
Frederick H. Cordes, 75, longtime Mooresville resident, passed away peacefully at home January 2, 2023. Fred was born April 21, 1947, in Indianapolis, to the late Henry F. and Mildred (Gadberry) Cordes. He married Alice (Butler) Cordes on June 27, 1970, and she survives.
Fred graduated from Plainfield High School in 1965 and proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He later graduated from Vincennes University, and armed with an incredible work ethic, he was employed as a journeyman electrician for the Allison Division of General Motors for over 41 years, retiring in 2007. Always interested in being a strong provider for his family, it was not uncommon for Fred to work 80 hours a week.
His community was also important to Fred. He was a 50+ year member of the First Christian Church, where he served as deacon, trustee, and taught junior high Sunday School. He was a volunteer firefighter for Monroe Township, served on the Morgan County Civil Defense, and the Johnson County EMS Association. He was also on the Mooresville Fire Department and was instrumental in bringing emergency management service to the Brown Township Fire Department. Fred was an avid Ham Radio operator. His handle was KD9ZR, and he always looked forward to connecting with other operators in other countries. During his retirement years, Fred was an active volunteer with Churches in Mission and always looked forward to his morning discussion group at Camby McDonalds. Fred was an accomplished gardener and enjoyed trains; he had an impressive Lionel train layout at one time. Above all, he was a family man who delighted in keeping up with his daughters, bonus daughters, and grandchildren. Fred will be fondly remembered for his kind and generous nature.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dottie Trout; nephews, Trevor Trout, Richard Trout, and Ryan Reach.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Alice Cordes; daughters, Heather (Patrick) Hunter and Jennifer Cordes; bonus daughters, Christine (Dennis) Fletcher and Amanda (Lisa Childers) Butler; grandchildren, Andrew (Catherine) Fletcher, Sarah Hunter, Matthew Hunter, and Abigail Hunter; sister-in-law, Anne Reach; nephew, Christopher (Elyssa) Reach; niece, Donna (Gary) Smith; his beloved cat, Peyton.
Fred’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be held Thursday, January 5, 2023, 5 to 8 p.m., at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Additional visitation is scheduled for Friday, January 6, 2023, 10 – 11 a.m., in the First Christian Church, 525 N. Indiana Street, Mooresville. Services will begin at 11 a.m., with burial following at White Lick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Churches in Mission. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Fred Cordes was one of the greatest men I ever met. He was an incredible Husband and Father in every sense of the word. He will be greatly missed by everyone and my deepest condolences to the Cordes family
Thoughts and prayers are with the family
My deepest sympathy to you, Alice, and the entire Cordes family. I will cherish the memories of a true friend and gentlemen. Fred was a story teller, I would sit in awe and listen to his life’s experiences. His love of family was up front and open. I will miss his banter and never forget.
ߌ¹ Rest In Peace Fred Cordes ߌ¹
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My Uncle Fred,
Such a sweet and dear Uncle. He spoiled my brothers and I in our early childhood and supported us with his love and wisdom as we grew and endured both trials and joys. I miss him very much. Yet, I know there are many with Christ who are overjoyed to be with him again.
Love
Donna (Trout) Smith, Niece
You will be greatly missed 73 old friend from Larry Bush N9qhw.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Fred’s kindness, wisdom, and humor will be missed! Sending Love,
I always saw Fred as a calm, quiet, hard-working elder cousin-in-law. Growing up & visiting cousins, I’d see him take naps and wonder if he was ok; I learned later he just worked very hard to support & love his family. Later, in my adulthood, I held a lot of respect for this wise man, was fascinated by his trains & ham-radio operations, and learned to love his dry humor! As I think abt him, I think his example of what a man & husband were had some influence on the choice I made when I met my future husband. I will miss him.
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