Fredrick Robert Assell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Fredrick Robert Assell, Age 71, of Montgomery, IL. passed away at Rush Copley Medical Center on April 19, 2018. Fred was born on February 21, 1947 in Aurora, Il. Fred was a proud U.S. Army veteran having served two tours in the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged on May 23, 1969. Fredrick was the eldest son of Robert and Gladys (Modaff) Assell. He attended Sacred Heart Church and grade school, and graduated from Marmion Academy where he was a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame. Fred enjoyed bass fishing and hunting. Fred is survived by his nephews, Dallas and Daniel of Aurora, IL.; uncle Charles (Rose) Assell of The Villages Florida; aunt Marylou and the late Edward Assell of Akeley, Minnesota and many cousins and close friends. He was preceded in death by his brother Gary Assell, his beloved parents Robert and Gladys Assell, maternal and paternal grandparents, many uncles, aunts, cousins, lifelong friends and school mates. Fred’s family wishes to express their appreciation and gratitude to the staff, doctors and nurses who treated and attended to him at Rush Copley Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Il. on Friday April 27, 2018 at 1:00 p.m with military honors. Arrangements are being handled by THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, 630-631-5500. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Fred’s family.

Fredrick Robert Assell

February 21, 1947 - April 19, 2018