Frederick W. Grosskopf, age 87, of Brookfield formerly of LaGrange and the South Side of Chicago. Beloved husband of Ardythe Grosskopf, nee Thompson; loving father of Kathie (David) Miller-Schapira, Cindy (Ben) Sanchez, Fred (Susan) Grosskopf, Ken (Kirsten) Grosskopf and Steve (Katie) Grosskopf; grandfather of Nathan, Nicole, Erik, Maddie, Mason, Grace, Tyler, Libby and Tommy; brother of Edmund (Margaret) Grosskopf and the late Marie (the late Leonard) Schmit; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Fred graduated from Calumet High School, in the midst of 13 years of attending night school, he married the love of his life Ardy on May 7, 1960. While raising his family, he attended DePaul and earned his Masters in Urban Studies from Loyola. He retired from IL Bell/AT&T after 40 years.
Fred will be remembered for his values of Faith, Family, Learning, Camping and Genealogy. He will also be remembered by many for delivering Meals on Wheels for over 15 years.
Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 8:00 A.M to 9:15 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. at St. Cletus Church, 600 W 55th St, LaGrange, IL 60525
Interment Private Mt. Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst.
Memorials appreciated to Indiana Dunes State Park, 1600 N. 25 E. Chesterton, IN 46304 or St. Cletus Church, 600 W 55th St, La Grange, IL 60525 or DePaul University, 1 E. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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I have known Fred since 1969 when we worked together at Ill. Bell. We sat nearby each other in an office for about 4 or 5 years. He, along with Charlie Germaine, made things so much fun in the office that I hated to go home on the weekends and couldn’t wait to come back to work on Monday. I loved having philosophical conversations with Fred. It was indeed an honor to know Fred. My life has a big hole in it now. My condolences to Ardy and family. Ardy, we will keep in touch.
Dear Ardy and Family,
We are so sad to learn of the loss of one of the dearest men in the world. And the best next door neighbor ever.
Our love and condolences to you all.
The Ferrario
We are so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing but know is already smiling (as always) in Heaven! He and Ardy were always such wonderful friends to our parents
Hugs!
I did not get to spend as much time getting to know Fred as I would have liked but he had a way of making you feel like he knew you forever. Kindness radiated from him. We just really connected a few years ago working on the family tree. He had a passion for it. I am sure he will be missed by so many. Sue Ward
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. I enjoyed conversing with Fred when he’d stop in at the La Grange Library, after we were no longer immediate neighbors — and he and Ardy were both such kind neighbors.
He was sweet and interesting and I can hear the tune he’d always whistle when he worked in the yard. Our condolences to Ardy and the children.
I always thought of Mr. and Mrs. Grosskopf (as I called them in jr high and high school) as a second set of parents. Camping with the family in the late ‘70s was such a great time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ardy, as well as the entire family.
Much love,
Leeann