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Frederick Glen Biggs

Birth	:	16 Nov 1931 Converse, Grant County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	6 Oct 2012 Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Falls Cemetery, Wabash, Wabash County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8040466, -85.8318863
Plot	:	Sec 200, lot 471
Description	:	Frederick G. Biggs, 80, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Wabash Skilled Care Center. He was born November 16, 1931 in Converse, Indiana to Dana and Hildred (Miller) Biggs. Fred married Margaret Givens in Amboy, Indiana on July 26, 1953; she died November 20, 1992. He then married Ruth Ann Boyer in 1993 and in December they would have celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. Fred graduated from Converse High School in 1949. He loved his country and was descibed as a 'true American patriot'. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1951 and was... Read More	Frederick G. Biggs, 80, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Wabash Skilled Care Center. He was born November 16, 1931 in Converse, Indiana to Dana and Hildred (Miller) Biggs. Fred married Margaret Givens in Amboy, Indiana on July 26, 1953; she died November 20, 1992. He then married Ruth Ann Boyer in 1993 and in December they would have celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. Fred graduated from Converse High School in 1949. He loved his country and was descibed as a 'true American patriot'. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1951 and was a veteran of the Korean War. While in Korea, Fred was a member of the 1st Marine Divison assigned to an amphibian unit where he drove the landing craft commonly referred to as the "DUK". He was honorably discharged in 1953 with the rank of Sergeant. In 1954, Fred joined the Indiana State Police. He was assigned to Wabash County as a Trooper. In 1971 he was promoted to Sergeant and was made Public Information Officer for all counties in the Peru Post District. During his 33 years with the State Police he logged over 2.5 million miles of patroling. Fred retired from the State Police in 1987. Upon retiring from the ISP he immediately joined the Indiana State Pharmacy Board. He was responsible for inspecting all Pharmacies in the northern third of the state. In 2007 Fred retired from the State Pharmacy Board and received the 'Distinguished Hoosier Award' from Governor Mitch Daniels. On the occasion of Fred's second retirement he was the second longest serving employee of the State of Indiana. He served many years on the Board of 'Hoosier Boy's State' and 'State Police Career Camp' and attended these camps annually. Fred was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Wabash and was also a member of the men's group. Fred was very active as a member of many civic organizations: Fraternal Order of Police member for 33 years and past president for 5 years; the Indiana State Police Public Information Officer Association; the Wabash Optimist Club; the Wabash Library Board where he was also a past president; the Masonic Lodge - Hanna Lodge No. 61, F & A.M; the Scottish Rite - Valley of Ft. Wayne; the Mizpah Shrine - Valley of Ft. Wayne; the American Legion; the Wabash High School Music Boosters where he was also a past president. Fred also volunteered for many community organizations: he was an usher at the Honeywell Center; he was a driver for Meals on Wheels; he delivered fudge for the Winchester Senior Center; and he was a volunteer at the Wabash County Hospital. Fred enjoyed traveling and his goal was to visit every state in the nation. He was an avid sports fan. Fred was very health conscience and was a "regular" at the Springside Life Care Center. Spending time with family and friends was very important to Fred. He was very proud of all 5 of his children and 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Fred told everyone that he was the luckiest man there is because he had the great fortune to have had two of the most wonderful women there were as his wives. One of the greatest joys in his life was working with young people while with the State Police and through the Optimist Club's Scholarship program. He is survived by Wife, Ruth Ann Biggs of Wabash; sister, Betty Smyser of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; 2 sons, Brent (Valerie) Biggs of Ft. Wayne, Kenneth (Lori) Biggs of Warsaw, Indiana; daughter, Beth (Steve) Himes of Terre Haute, Indiana; stepson, Jeff (Suzi) Boyer of Noblesville, Indiana; stepdaughter, Janet (Greg) Stuckey of Washington, Indiana; 11 grandchildren, Josh (Marci) Biggs, Matt Biggs, Michael Biggs, Kristian Biggs, Evan Himes, Kameron (Jessica) Biggs, Cindy Himes, Jason Boyer, Jessica (Steve) Klabak, Jarred (Layne) Stuckey, Taylor Stuckey; great-grandchild, Brodie Glen Biggs. Fred was preceded in death by an infant son Brian Keith; 5 brothers - Harvey D, Paul, Don, Bob, and Richard; and one granddaughter Klover Nicole. Funeral services will be held at Christ United Methodist Church 477 North Wabash Street, Wabash, on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Phil Lake officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 3-8 P.M., Tuesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, Wabash.

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Frederick Glen Biggs's memorial is located at: Falls Cemetery, Wabash, Wabash County, USA.
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Frederick Glen Biggs death on 6 Oct 2012 in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 40.8040466
Longitude: -85.8318863

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Margaret Eileen Givens Biggs

(1931 - 1992)

Ruth Ann Carpenter Boyer

(1937 - unknow)

Siblings

Children

Brian Keith Biggs

(1956 - 1956)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 07 Oct 2012

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