I miss you so much Papa!

So grateful for the lifetime of kindness, generosity and love that Dad gave to us all. We have so many sweet memories to keep him present in our hearts. We miss his earthly presence daily but find peace in knowing that he is resting eternally with his beloved wife.

I miss them both so much. Think of them often. I could have used his big pappa smurf hugs, & her positive kind words on many days. Sooo glad they r together in a much better place. ❤❤

Dale and I developed a wonderful friendship with Fred and Kathleen over many years in Ocean Pines. They often called us requesting our presence when they were making "raclette" which required a special pan and special cheese which was melted and then scraped off onto boiled potatoes. It was always an event that was lots of fun. One time they told us to come as we are. So we showed up in our bathrobes and slippers! We would also often call them to come over and share a meal with us. One evening, when I was a budding silk artist, I showed them something I had just finished. How dear they were with their comments and encouragement. I look at that piece of art now and say, "oh my, that is really terrible." Consummate educators.

We shared a love of tennis, family, the beauty of the water, and many friends. We will miss them so much. We celebrate that we called them friends and shared so many happy times.

I met Fred in 1999, when I was 16. As a friend of his grandson they let me spend my holidays with them in their lovely house in Ocean Pines. After two days they called me their swiss granddaughter and I was allowed to call them Nana and Papa. And they remained hat for the rest of my life. Nana and Papa were present at our wedding, never forgot a birthday of our children (their Swiss great-grandchildren) and I am more than grateful that my children were allowed to meet these two wonderful people when they came once again to Switzerland in autumn 2014 for a Rhine-Moselle boat tour.

I loved to discuss with Papa, sometimes even with a few words in German. He knew so much and yet always listened to me very attentively. Not only did they take the time to show a Swiss teenager their area, they gave me a home where I belonged on the other side of the world.

Thank you Papa for being the grandfather I never really had. I consider it a great privilege to have known you.

Papa, Fred, Kurt's dad.....called many sweet names and wore many hats in the family tree. I was the one truly blessed to share a part of life knowing these amazing human beings. From our first meeting I was greeted with Fred's Big Bear Hugs. They were the best hugs ever. So talent in music as well as many things, and shared that God given taken with the world. You will be truly missed and I'm not sure Willow Valley will ever be quite the same. May you rest in eternal peace and love with your honey by your side. I loved you both very much........

I'm a team member at willow valley. My heart aches. I will forever miss his big poppa surf hugs every morning on their way to bfast. She always had positive inspiring words for me. I loved them both dearly. Unseperateable then, & still now in the heavens above. THANK U LORD JESUS FOR BLESSING THEM TOGETHER IN ETERNITY. R.I.P U TWO.

I sang with Fred in Musical Associates for three years. His tenor voice was strong and pure even at age 90! During the summer rehearsals of 2019, I provided transportation for Fred. He and Kathleen thought it prudent that neither of them should drive through Lancaster at night. I live near Lampeter, PA and he lived at Willow Valley Retirement Community, as many of you know. It was just a hop, skip, and a jump across the fields of L-S, by way of Long Rifle Road, to pick up Fred for each rehearsal. He always told me how grateful he was that I went "out of my way" to go "the whole way" over to WV. We discussed many things on the 15-20 minute trip to and fro each week, including the awful thumps and bumps on South Prince Street! However, I was always impressed by his musical knowledge and overall insight, AND all the trips he took with his beloved family, especially about flying in his plane to Ocean Pines for weekends! Fred loved life! He was a joy to talk with. I'm sad to hear of his passing, and although I only knew Kathleen a little bit as she sat through an occasional rehearsal and concert, I know both will enjoy and participate in God's eternal, heavenly music. My sincerest sympathy to the family.

Fred was a valued member of Musical Associates: A Chamber Chorus in Lancaster, PA for several years. His lovely tenor voice added so much to our performances! In 2012, when he was 83 years old, Fred was the featured soloist in "Dieu" by David Bennett Thomas. You can hear that performance at this link, where Fred's solo begins at 8:15:

https://youtu.be/IhOZShjtyDg

Fred's wife Kathleen was a steadfast supporter of the group also, even turning pages for our accompanist in one of our performances.

My dearest neighbor and friend, Fred. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes having just written on Kathleen's site. Such an amazing couple. So much love shared. One knew that when one went the other would quickly follow.

Yesterday I called Fred as he was so heavy on my mind and I wanted to let him know how much I cared that he was grieving but of course I was too late as he had already joined his beloved Kathleen. 

We bought their Ocean Pines in 1996 so they became our neighbors and soon our friends. The most loving and devoted couple I've ever known. 

I enjoyed many evenings with Kathleen and Fred. They taught me to play Rumikub and Fred was the devil of delusion - he could take a board and remake it like nobody's business.

So many good times. So many laughs and so many tears. It was so grounding to visit them at Willow Valley. They were still deeply in love after 69 years. A lesson for all. I miss you both.

It was with much sadness that the Lancaster Chamber Singers learned of the death of our former tenor Fred Pflieger, just six days after the death of his beloved wife Kathleen. They were an amazing duo, Fred singing with LCS for many years before retiring at the age of 89(!) and Kathleen being an ardent supporter, rarely missing a concert and often helping behind the scenes. They will be greatly missed by everyone who knew them.

I sang with Fred in Lancaster Chamber Singers and Musical Associates. I often made it a point to speak with Fred. He never pronounced my first name correctly but that didn't matter because I felt we were always friends. 

Frederick Charles Pflieger passed away on September 8, 2020 at the age of 91. His large, adoring family will remember him as a strong, kind, generous man of intellect, musicianship, curiosity and deep love of family. Fred was the devoted husband of Kathleen for 69 years. She preceded him in death by a week. He was the proud father of Barbara Mory (Tom) of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Debbie Bartle (Gary) of Midlothian, Virginia, Kurt Pflieger of Rockwall, Texas, and Gretchen Huebner (Glenn) of West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was the loving Papa of Josh Mory (Courtney), Jenna Mory Aubuchon (Adam), Kenna Bartle, Charles Pflieger, Chad Pflieger, Heather Huebner Cook (Ryan), and Andrew Huebner His great-grandchildren Ryan and Morgan Aubuchon and Aiden Cook brought him joy. Fred was the dutiful and loving first-born son to Frances and Charles Pflieger and the big brother to David and Martin. 

Fred was a friend and inspiration to many people. He was present for his family and friends in so many ways. His strength of character was evident throughout his entire life and never more so than during the last six months of his life. He was fiercely loyal to his wife and family. He led a virtuous life, exemplifying the qualities of caring, fidelity, honor, responsibility and integrity, topped off with a ready hug and a twinkle in his eye.

Fred was a lifelong learner and made the most of his time in the world. As a young man, he was involved with Scouting, earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He began honing his interest in music, studying voice and trumpet. His love of music propelled him through studies in voice and music education. During his college studies at West Chester State, he met and fell in love with Kathleen (Honey). They married and began their family. He became a music educator, working primarily as a university professor at West Chester State College (now University). He earned a PhD in music at West Virginia University, reveling in academia and excelling in performance. As a faculty member of the School of Music at West Chester University , Dr. Pflieger was responsible for the creation of the jazz program of study. He delighted in that music form and he and Kathleen attended many annual national jazz educators’ conferences.

He was an explorer with his beloved Kathleen, beginning with family camping trips with their family of six, going coast-to-coast in a VW bus, setting up the tent in many national parks. Seven weeks of camping in Europe during the 1960s opened up the world to them and their children. After retirement, Fred and Kathleen visited all of the continents and participated in a variety of adventures, including cycling in Morocco, France and the Netherlands, whale watching in Hawaii, birdwatching in Mexico, travel to China, Japan, New Zealand , Australia, the Galapagos, Russia, Egypt, Antarctica, Costa Rica and many more. They also continued to travel with their children and grandchildren for many years.

Fred earned his license to pilot small planes and spent seventeen years flying his Cherokee Arrow with his co-pilot Kathleen over much of the Eastern United States. After raising their family in West Chester, Pennsylvania , Fred and Honey retired to Ocean Pines where they enjoyed the water views from their beautiful homes. They both derived much enjoyment from cycling, swimming, playing tennis, and making new friends in Ocean Pines. Here, they graciously and frequently welcomed visits of family and friends.

After retirement, Fred shared his beautiful tenor voice through solo concerts, organized by Kathleen. He performed in their community of Ocean Pines and later at Willow Valley. He was a proud member of the Lancaster Chamber Singers as well as Musical Associates in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, welcoming the challenge of singing rigorous music until the last year of his life.
His final performance was a birthday concert lovingly given for the occasion of Kathleen’s 90th birthday in February 2020.

With his cherished Kathleen, Fred made his final home in their beloved community of Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where they spent ten happy years, forging new friendships while continuing to enjoy their family and old friends. During the past six months, he had experienced a number of challenges to his health. His family is grateful for the care he received at The Glen at Willow Valley Communities.

His big Papa hugs , warm smile, and loving spirit will be greatly missed. In Fred’s memory, please love your family and friends, give big hugs and make the most of every day.

In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a donation in his name, please consider a donation to Camphill Village Kimberton Hills https://www.camphillkimberton.org/why-give or your local NPR station.