Joseph L Frederick, Jr.

1941 - 2023  (82 years)

• Name	Joseph L Frederick
  Suffix	Jr.
  Born	11 Aug 1941	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	18 Aug 2023	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	24 Aug 2023	Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I12310	Rossville
  Last Modified	18 Oct 2025

  
  

  Father	Joseph S Frederick,   b. 5 Oct 1918, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas ,   d. 19 Apr 1990, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona  (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Marie Helen Hladky Frederick,   b. 18 Aug 1915, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 16 May 2011, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 95 years)
  Married	22 Oct 1940	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Family ID	F2697	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Joyce Marie Ruhkamp Frederick,   d. 19 Apr 2012
  Children	1. Ann Marie Frederick Hendrix + 2. Amy Jo Frederick Terrill,   b. 4 Jun 1971   3. Becky Rose Frederick Wright,   b. 12 Aug 1980, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Last Modified	18 Oct 2025 20:58:32
  Family ID	F2605	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Buried - 24 Aug 2023 - Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents

  Obituary- Frederick, Joseph L. Joseph L. Frederick August 11, 1941 — August 18, 2023 Topeka Joseph L. Frederick, age 82, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Kelly House of Topeka. He was born the son of Joseph S. and Marie Helen (Hladky) Frederick on August 11, 1941, in Topeka, KS. Joseph served his country in the United States Army. He started working for Allis-Chalmers for several years and retired as a machinist for Adams Business Forms. Never one to sit still, Joseph would mow lawns and work side projects after working his day job. On August 3, 1968, Joseph married the love of his life, Joyce Marie Ruhkamp, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan, KS. She passed away on April 19, 2012, after 43 years of marriage. He was a long-time member at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. Joseph enjoyed watching his beloved KU Jayhawks, KC Royals, and KC Chiefs. He was a handyman, carpenter, and always willing to lend a hand to his family and friends. Above all, Joseph’s greatest joy was time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his three beloved daughters, Ann (Dennis) Hendrix, Amy (Gerald) Terrill, and Becky Wright; seven grandchildren, Joshua (Amie) Hendrix, Kelly (Jacob Arnold) Terrill, Julia Wright, Kayla Terrill, Gracie Wright, Joseph Noriega, and Keri Terrill; seven great-grandchildren, Destiny Hendrix, McKenzie Hendrix, twins, Amelia and Oriah Hayes-Hendrix, Evan Hayes, Xavior Hayes, and Ivy Arnold. Other survivors include a sister, Iona Frederick, and a brother-in-law, George Hamon. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce; twin granddaughters, Katlyn and Kristina Terrill; brother, Donnie Frederick and a sister, Marie Hamon. He will lie in state on Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 9-10:00 A.M., followed by a parish rosary at 10:00 A.M., at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M., at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Topeka. Memorial contributions can be made in Joseph’s memory to Mater Dei Parish. Contributions can be left or mailed to the funeral home. To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com. Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.

  
  

• Notes

  Note from Judy Lundin: Delia High School graduate. Went to school at Delia.