Fred H. Sunkel, 80, a resident of East Wenatchee, died March 6, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Aug. 26, 1932, to Edward and Minnie Sunkel in Nashua, Montana. The family moved to Silverdale where he grew up and attended CK High School. He joined the U.S. Army in 1952, serving in the Korean War overseas.

Fred married Mildred McMaster in 1954 making their home in Issaquah for 35 years where he worked as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic. The family moved to East Wenatchee 23 years ago where he retired and enjoyed the joy of outdoors, camping and several trips back to Montana.

Survivors include his wife Milly, and daughter Thera Judd and husband Mark, daughter Carrol Adams and husband John, son Carl Sunkel, brother Cordell Sunkel and wife Bonnie of Silverdale, as well as six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Cal Jay Sunkel, his mother, father and brothers, Sonny, Thomas, Ferdinand, John and Frank.

There will be no service per Fred’s request. There will be a “Celebration of Life” at a later date.