Memorial

Millicent Maxine Fredrickson, 82 of Cedar Rapids passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  Services will be held Saturday, October 19, 2019, 3:00pm at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Visitation will be Friday, October 18, 2019, 4-7pm at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.  Private burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Survivors include husband Donald, sons Jeffrey (Nicole) of Minneapolis, MN and Thomas (Jenny) of Marion, IA, brothers Lee (Pam) Nordine of Centennial, CO and Everett (Sandy) Nordine of Rapid City, SD. Grandchildren Marly, Carter, Alec, Kristina, and Ryan, three great grandchildren, and many dear nieces and nephews.  Sister in-law Betty Nordine of Early, IA.  

 She was preceded in death by parents Floyd and Marie Nordine, brother Burnett Nordine, sister Myrtis Allen, brother-in-law Gene Allen, and parents-in-law Noble and Mildred Fredrickson.

Millie was born on November 27, 1936 in Albert City, Iowa to Floyd and Marie Nordine.  She married Donald Fredrickson on May 8, 1956 in Albert City.  Millie and Donald lived in New Jersey and Maryland while Don was in the service before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1958 where they raised their family.  They celebrated 63 years of marriage this past May.

Millie worked many years in retail, starting at Kosek’s Dime Store, then Killian’s and finally VonMaur, where she retired after 23 years.  She loved cooking, holiday baking, and running a tight ship at home.  She enjoyed many years of golf league in the Cedar Rapids area.  Millie loved the Hawkeyes and especially the Cubs.  She and Don were thankful for 15 winters spent in Gulf Shores, Alabama after both were retired.  She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association.