Loving husband, father, and grandfather, Fred R. Kudym, passed away Thursday, April 24, at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, with his family by his side. Fred was born July 16, 1925 in Omaha, the son of Fred and Malvina Kudym. He was united in marriage to Ruth Bradley on May 28, 1943.

He is survived by;
His children, Sharron Hood, Cove City, NC,
Fred D. (Judy) Kudym, Omaha, NE,
Linda Shields, Apache Junction, AZ,
Gary Kudym, Omaha, NE;
11 Grandchildren;
17 Great-grandchildren;
Siblings, Melvin Kudym, Betty Vela, Don (Chris) Kudym;
Many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in death by;
His loving Wife, Ruth;
Grandson, Joel Kudym;
Son-in-law, Dan Hood.

Fred was an avid hunter and golfer and loved to fish and hunt with his wife, children and grandchildren. For 19 years, Fred and Ruth made Apache Junction, Arizona their winter home and made many life-long friends there. He was a retired State Farm Insurance Agent, served as a Naval Aviator, member and past president of the Omaha Fish and Wildlife Club, Nebraska Council of Sportsmen's Club, Omaha United Ostomy Assoc., past president Omaha Life Underwriter and an active member of Knights of Columbus #3109.

Memorials are suggested to: Holy Cross Catholic Church or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Military Honors by American Legion Post 331