OXFORD – Frederick Dankert, 83, of Oxford, passed away Sunday afternoon, Feb. 26, 2012, in the Valley View Manor Nursing Home of Norwich.
Fred was born in New York City on Sept. 26. 1928, the son of Frederick and Gertrude (Dixon) Dankert. He was raised in Bayside, Queens and attended Perdue University in Indiana. A veteran of the United States Military, he served his country during the Korean Conflict. In 1957, Fred began a long career as a research chemist with the Flint Ink Corp. of Lodi, N.J., retiring in 1987. Fred moved to the Oxford area in 1992, where he continued to make his home.
Even though he was “officially” retired, he never really was. His strong work ethic and thinking ability kept him active. He was the author of patents, scientific papers and technical books as well as many plays. He was deeply involved in the theater for most of his adult life and was very active with the Oxford Civic Theatre. A lover of art, Fred also found enjoyment working with his art projects.
Fred is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Deborah Richards and husband Julio of Mendham, N.J., Denise Scott and husband James of Acton, Mass. and his grandchildren: Ashleigh and Joshua Richards and Logan and Alexandra Scott. Also surviving is his sister Doris Booth of Rochester along with one niece and one nephew.
Fred was predeceased by his wife Hazeline Goode Dankert in October of 2005 and his granddaughter Tegan Scott in October, 2006.
A celebration of Fred’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Oxford. The Rev. Bruce MacDuffie will officiate. Interment will be at a later date. There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich.