Frederick "Fred" P. Sweet

Mr. Fred P. Sweet, 76 of Minden City, passed away Monday morning, April 3, 2017 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. He was born on September 3, 1940 in Detroit to the late Clifford and Agnes (Gire) Sweet. He married Helen M. Clor on May 19, 1962 in Forestville. Fred worked at Surface Mausoleum for 37 years before retiring in 2002. He liked woodworking, casino trips, camping and helping local farmers with their beets. Fred loved spending time with his family and friends. Fred is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen Sweet of Minden City; 5 children, Michael (Debbie) Sweet of North Branch, Terry (Debbie) Sweet of Minden City, Jim (Wanda) Sweet of Forestville, Laurie (Michael) Peyerk of Harbor Beach, Larry (Lisa) Sweet of Harbor Beach; 15 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; one step-brother, Conrad (Gail) Sweet of the state of Washington; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Mary Sweet. Fred’s funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, April 5 at the Smigielski Funeral Home in Minden City. Rev. Dale Barber of the Minden City United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Minden Township Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Smigielski Funeral Home in Minden City on Tuesday from 2:30-8:00 pm and Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 am. Please make donations for the family out to Fred's wife, Helen Sweet.