Frederick A. Senftleber, 95, died peacefully at his home in
Shelburne, Vt., on November 6, 2023. Fred was born on December 7,
1927, in Astoria, N.Y., to Frederick and Frieda Senftleber.
Fred was an avid
sailor, skier, traveler and craftsman. Fred enlisted in the U.S.
Air Force as a meteorologist and was stationed throughout the Far
East. Fred graduated from Rhode Island School of Design, where
he met his wife, Dawn, in 1953. He worked for Harold Sleeper in
New York City before joining Freeman French Freeman in 1955, becoming
a partner in 1967, president in 1989 and retiring in 1997.
Fred was a member
and chairman of both the Shelburne Planning Commission and Zoning
Board, a member and president of the Vermont AIA, and a member of the
Vermont Access Board.
Fred leaves his wife
of 71 years, Dawn; his son, Fritz (Maria); his daughter, Gretchen
(David); his brother-in-law, Burton Reynolds, his grandchildren, Max,
Hannah, Norah and Mayve; and his niece, Amanda.
The family would
like to thank Emily, Matthew and Justin, as well as the entire teams
from BAYADA and Shelburne Rescue.
Memorial
contributions in Fred’s memory may be made to Shelburne Rescue.
There will be a private memorial service. Please visit A.W. Rich Funeral Home to share your memories and condolences.
In Fred’s own
words, “Health, happiness and safe travels.”
This article appears in The Winter Preview Issue 2023.