James Brian Fredrickson, 39, Published November 4, 2009

James Brian Fredrickson, 39 of Reedsburg, died on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. He was born on June 6, 1970, in Reedsburg, the son of Wilburt and Ruth (Dietz) Fredrickson. His children were his life and he had a special bond with each of them; with Chett it was cooking, Eian it was fishing and Gabrielle he would read to. He would also sing to his children all the time. Jim had a fond love for the outdoors, enjoying what nature provides us and this lead him to his enjoyment of collecting eagles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his parents.

He is survived by his children, Chett Fredrickson, Eian Fredrickson, both of LaValle, and Gabrielle Fredrickson of Baraboo; the mothers of his children, Dana Fredrickson of LaValle and Angela Fredrickson of Baraboo; his brothers and sisters, Susan (Richard) Maron of Silver Lake, Terry Scheeler and friend Chuck Miller of Lyndon Station, Nancy (Jim) Fry of Reedsburg, Deborah Carroll of Wisconsin Dells, David 'Bucket' (Roxanne) Fredrickson of Loganville and Tracy Fredrickson of Reedsburg; nieces, nephews; aunts, uncles; cousins and friends.

Memorial services will be conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Farber Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Lopp officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday at the Farber Funeral Home form 4 to 7 p.m.