Fred G. Witheril

Fred G. Witheril, 78, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Frederick Garfield Witheril was born November 13, 1940, the son of Alfred & Evelyn (O’Neil) Witheril. He grew up in Grand Forks graduating from St. James High School in 1958.

He married Peggy L. Crawford on June 24, 1961 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Grand Forks. Together they made their home in Grand Forks raising their 2 children, Michael & Kristine.

Fred worked for Rydell Chevrolet in the service department for many years before his retirement in 2008.

He enjoyed fishing, reading & watching sprint car racing. Fred and Peggy also enjoyed spending winters in Apache Junction, AZ.

Fred is survived by his wife of 58 years, Peggy; children, Michael Witheril of Grand Forks, Kristine (Jeff) Larson of East Grand Forks, MN; grandchildren, Scott & Bryce Larson of Grand Forks; brother, Dennis (Karen) Witheril of Enumclaw, WA; sister, Kathleen Songas of Grantsburg, WI, and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be no memorial service for Fred due to the Covid 19 epidemic, the family request any memorials be sent to University Lutheran Church of Grand Forks.