"Such a kind man who did a lot for the Payson area. Sympathies to family and friends."
In loving memory of
Fredrick "Fred" Loos
September 4, 1931 - April 4, 2021
Fredrick 'Fred' Loos, age 89, of Payson, died Sunday, April 4, 2021, at 5:45 pm in the Barry Community Care Center..
Fred was born September 4, 1931 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Fred and Mayne Wagner Loos. He married Connie Caley on August 20, 1955 in Mendon. She survives.
Fred was a graduate of Seymour High School in Payson and had farmed his entire life. He also owned and operate Loos Farm Supply which he began in 1960. He was a member of the Plainville Methodist Church, the Adams County Farm Bureau and Elks Lodge #100. He and Connie liked to camp on weekends and travel. Fred was a very generous man who quietly helped a great number of people.
Survivors in addition to his wife, Connie, include 4 children, Gloria Bickhaus of Quincy, Deborah Loos of Fowler, IL, Susan (Tim) Schoenekase of Payson, IL, and Greg (Denise) Loos of Payson, IL; 11 grandchildren, Brant Bickhaus, Laurel Jones, Caley Legreid, Angelique Neisen, Clint Schaffnit, Timmy Schoenekase, Heather Borron, and Courtney, Kristen, Brady and Brett Loos; and 5 greatgrandchildren,
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Wilfred Loos, and four sisters, Evelyn Eftink, Ethel miller, Carol Sporey and Arlene Mller.
Services: 11:00 am Friday, April 9, 2021 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. L. D. Grant officiating.
Burial: Payson New Cemetery, Payson, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: Memorial Donations my be given to Blessing Foundation for Hospice or Payson Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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"Greg and family: So sorry to hear of the passing of Freddie. He was a unique individual and will be missed. I was unable to attend the visitation, but will keep each of you in my thoughts and prayers. Roger Hugenberg"
"Connie & family--so sorry to hear of your loss in "Freddie". God is good and you faith and trust in Him will sustain you through your sorrow and give you a hope and peace. May God wrap His loving arms around all of you as you think of the great times you've shared over the years. You have my prayers during this time and may you have God's blessings upon your life. Your friend. Rosemary Tenvorde"
"Dear Susan and family, sincere condolences from your TSA colleagues. Reading of your dad, who was a life long farmer and who quietly helped others, reminds me of my own father and what a blessing they are to us. Jeff Hardacre"
"So sorry to hear if your loss. My sympathy to Connie and the Loos family. Connie M. Mowen"
"Susi, Our condolences to you and the families,thoughts and prayers are with you all ??????"
"Connie we are so sorry to hear to the passing of Freddie, he was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "