Fred L. Cross

Fred L. Cross, 51, of Delphos, passed away on Friday morning, April 24, 2015 at The Community Health Professionals Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center with his wife by his side. His Family.... He was born on December 8, 1963 in Lima to Fred H. and Helen A. (Martin) Cross. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Delphos. He married Lisa A. (Martin) Cross on September 12, 1995 in Pigeon Forge, TN and she survives in Delphos. They would have celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary this year. They were together for a total of 28 years altogether. He is also survived by their son, Kaden Nicholas Cross at home; four brothers; Gerald (Laurita) Cross, Roy (Carol) Cross, Tony (Lisa M.) Cross, all of Delphos and Greg (Kelly) Cross of Ft. Jennings; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tony and Ginger Martin of Delphos; sister-in-law, Julie Martin of Delphos and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary (Cross) Trenkamp. His Legacy.... He grew up on Moening St. in Delphos and helped with the family apple orchard, "Cross' Apple Orchard" as a child. He started working for Cliff Rahrig at the age of 14, learning how to do small engine repairs. He worked for him for many years and eventually bought the business, "Cliff's Small Engine" repair shop from Cliff and Darla Rahrig. He owned it for 19 years and he and his wife, Lisa ran the business together for the last 12 years. He was very proud of himself for all the skills he had and was able to fix anything and everything. He always knew how to make people laugh and liked to play prank jokes on people. He enjoyed the company of friends and family, especially sitting around a campfire. He and his wife, Lisa enjoyed 11 summers of camping at Lake Cody and had a lot of fun times there and made a lot of lifetime friends and memories out there. He loved his wife and son dearly. He will be deeply missed by so many people. He was a 1982 graduate of St. John's High School, a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos, Delphos Eagles Aerie #471, Delphos V.F.W. Post 3035, Delphos American Legion Post 268, and the Lima Moose Lodge 199. His Farewell Services...Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Ron Schock, officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Monday at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Fred's wife, Lisa and their son, Kaden. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Fred L. Cross please visit our Sympathy Store.