Fredrick "Fred" H. Deming

Fredrick “Fred” Herbert Deming of Vassar, age 81, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by the love and support of his family after a short illness on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Fred was born on June 22, 1944, in Sebewaing, Michigan, to the late Donald and Lucile (Martens) Deming and was a 1962 graduate of Laker High School. After high school, Fred enlisted in the United States Army, honorably serving his country from 1963 until his honorable discharge in 1970. He began working for ASTECH Inc. in Vassar in 1971, retiring as the long-time foundry superintendent in 2008. Fred married Margret LeGue on July 25, 1964. She is left to cherish his memory.

Fred was a consummate outdoorsman, creating countless priceless memories with his family waterfowl hunting and fishing throughout the Thumb. He was also well known and highly regarded throughout the region as a competition trap shooter. His deep knowledge of and skill with firearms saw him serve as the range safety officer and trap league youth coach at Gateway Sportsman Club where he was deeply involved. Fred loved working with his hands; he was a self-taught steel guitar player and could build just about anything under the sun. He was a loving family man who treasured time grilling with his loved ones and going on car rides with Margret.

Fred is survived by his loving wife, Margret; children, Kelly (Bruce) Salmons, Tammie (Scott) Kruse, Scott (Melinda) Deming, Russel Deming, and Autumn (Ronald Heron) Grant; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and siblings, Betty Lou Miller, Rose Eisilones, James (Faith) Deming, Ronald (Dee) Deming, and Vera Deming; as well many nieces, nephews, other family members, countless friends, and beloved cats Harry and Sugar.

Fred was preceded in death by brothers, Dennis “Cork” Deming, David Deming, and Timothy Deming; sisters-in-law, Rosana Deming and Linda Skinner; brother-in-law, Lawrence Jewell; and grandson, Matthew Davis.

A funeral service for Fred will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Ransford Funeral Home – Sebewaing, 538 South Beck Street. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service, with a committal service and military honors to be held following the funeral at New Bay Port Cemetery. In honor of his longtime support of the sport, memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Sportsman Club.