Frederick “Fred” Albert Finch Sr.
April 15, 1940 ~ November 26, 2024
Frederick “Fred” A. Finch Sr., 84, Crooks, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Dougherty Hospice House.
Fred’s Celebration of Life will be 5-7:00 pm, on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon with a Prayer Service beginning at 6:45 pm. A private family burial will be held at the Brandon Cemetery, Brandon, SD.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Sioux Falls Humane Society.
Frederick “Fred” Albert Finch Sr. was born on April 15, 1940, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Dan Frank and Dorothy Katherine Finch.
Fred had a diverse career working as a diesel mechanic, truck and trailer salesman, and truck driver. He had a passion for dancing, listening to country music, tinkering in the garage where he enjoyed repairing small engines, and being a smart a$$. Fred was a devoted father, husband, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him.
Fred is survived by his children: Brian, Reed (Tonna), Jodi, Jeff, and Fred, Jr.; his siblings, Kathy (Harry) Sorlie, Jeanne Verley, Mary (Roger) VanRoekel, and Deane (Vicki) Finch; and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Fred was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharon; his son, Greg; his parents, Dan and Dorothy; and his brothers, Dan, Bob, and Jim.
The family extends a special thank you to Dougherty Hospice House for their loving care and support, as well as to Heartland Funeral Home for handling the arrangements.
Sending my love.