Freda Kauffman
Freda A. Billock Kauffman, 85, of Carey, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay.
One of nine children, Freda was born on July 7, 1938, in Carey, to Peter J. and Stella Rose (Boes) Neiderkohr. She married Richard E. “Dick” Billock on May 2, 1959, at Our Lady of Consolation in Carey. From that union they had three daughters, Melinda Faber of Carey, Marsha Billock (deceased, 2023) and Mia (Roger) Karcher of Upper Sandusky; five grandchildren, Matthew (Bryn) Billock, Mason (Kim) Billock, Kane Faber, Kaleb (Heather) Faber and Becka (Brandon) Gebauer; and 10 great-grandchildren, Reece, Delaney, Teagan, Haidyn, Benjamin, Keegan, Everly, Sophia, Harper and Hudson.
Her husband, Dick, died Feb. 19, 2005. Later, Freda met up with a classmate, Mervin E. Kauffman. They married on July 11, 2008. Along with the marriage came four step-children, Kari Anne (Brian) Cupp of Arlington, Stephen E. Kauffman of Columbus, Michelle L. (John) Hoskinson of Hamilton and Gregory P. Kauffman of Cincinnati; eight step-grandchildren, Katie (Brennan), Brianna, John Richard, Spencer (Courtney), Jamie (Zack), Gary (Julia), Carter, Ethan and Isabella; and five step-great-grandchildren, Gladys, Maryjane, Sawyer, Wesley and Amelia. She is also survived by two sisters, Betty Lou Frankart of Powell and Jean (Richard) Corron of Miamisburg; a brother, Wade Neiderkohr; and many nieces and nephews.
Freda was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Ardene Peiffer, Velma (infant) and Wanda Orians; three brothers, Harold, Glenn and Robert (infant); son-in-law, Jeff Faber; and step-grandson, Adison.
Freda was a 1956 graduate of Carey High School. While raising her daughters, she worked at the former Mape’s Pharmacy in Carey for 30 years. She later spent 18 years working for Dr. Ogborn Dentistry, D.D.S. in Carey and retired on July 14, 2009.
A lifelong member of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Freda showed her love of the church in many ways. Not only did she attend mass daily, she served on the church pastoral council and the OLC School council, was a eucharistic minister and member of the Rosary Altar Society. She, along with Merv, enjoyed volunteering at Fr. Paul’s bakery to help raise money for different projects within the church.
Family and friends will be received from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, April 26, at Stombaugh-Batton & Snyder Funeral Home in Carey. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, with the Rev. Tom Merrill, OFM Conv., officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Carey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Freda’s memory to Our Lady of Consolation School or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and sent to the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.StombaughBatton.com.
