Fred A. Douts, 84

September 27, 2024

Fred A. Douts, 84, passed away at The Glen at Willow Valley on Friday, September 27, 2024. He shared 43 years of marriage with his wife Shirley A. (Singer) Douts.

Born in Lancaster, Fred was the son of the late Charles D. and Ada Wissler (Erb) Douts. He graduated from Manheim Township High School and served in the US Army in Germany from 1958 to 1960, achieving the rank of SP4(T).

Fred worked as a carpet installer for many years. He was a school maintenance supervisor for the School District of Lancaster for 30 years.

Fred was an active member and former Trustee of First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg.

In addition to his wife Shirley, Fred is survived by two stepdaughters, Lori Pickell, wife of Elwood, of Millersville, and Kimberly Crothamel, wife of David, of Earleville, MD, two step-grandchildren, three step-greatgrandchildren, and his siblings, Irene Potts and James Douts, husband of Marilyn.

Fred was preceded in death by eight siblings, Charles Herbert Douts, Edyth M. Menditch, William C. Douts, Helen L. Friant, Doris Ann Douts, John E. Douts, Julia F. Douts, and Gerald E. Douts.

Friends and family are invited to the graveside service which will take place 11 am Saturday, October 5, 2024, with The Rev. Robert K. Bronkema officiating and Military Honors accorded at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery, 1514 Village Road, Strasburg, PA 17579. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow at the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a contribution in Fred’s memory to First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, 101 S. Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579.