Fred Mickus passed away on February 12, 2023, at the age of 90 at his home in Trenton, Texas. He was born on March 4, 1932, in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Joseph Mickus and Anna (Sever) Mickus. He grew up in Waukegan and served in the United States Air Force from December 1951 until December 1955.
Fred married Bobbie Jean Jasper of Italy, Texas on February 19, 1955, in Lovington, New Mexico. They were married 67 years. They welcomed their daughter, Janet, on July 18, 1959. They lived in Waukegan and then later moved to Garland, Texas in 1962. He spent most of his working life in building, home remodeling, and painting. After retirement, he moved to Trenton, Texas in 1994. His main interests were carpentry, woodworking, gardening, and taking care of the Family Farmette.
He was a true and loyal friend, a devoted husband and father, and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife Bobbie Jean Mickus of Trenton, Texas and daughter, Janet Mickus of Trenton, Texas, nieces and nephews, Linda, Judy, Sharon, Mary Ann, Brenda, Debra, Laurel, Carla, Wayland and Robert; brother-in-law, Norman Williams; sister-in-law, Merle Wagnon; and brother-in-law, Wayne Jasper.
Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Anna Mickus, his siblings, Tony, Joey, Victor, Tillie, Paul, Eddie and Angie.
A visitation will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard, Texas. The Funeral Service will be the same day at 2:00pm in the Funeral Home Chapel with a burial following the service at Leonard Cemetery.