Steven E. Fredrickson, 68 of Rochester died at home on Tuesday, January 1st, 2013.

He was born in Rochester on January 5 ^th , 1944 to Doris (nee Schleusner) and Earl Fredrickson.  Steven graduated from John Marshall High School in 1961, he then enlisted in the Air Force from 1962-1966 and married Nancy J. Fredrickson (nee Hagerty) in 1967.

He worked as a union plumber, upon retirement he worked part-time as a city plumbing inspector.

Steve is survived by his mother Doris Hawkins, one brother Richard Fredrickson, one sister Connie Engle (Lee), one daughter Anne Fredrickson, one son Robert Fredrickson (both of St. Paul, MN), and his ex-spouse, Nancy Fredrickson.

A Memorial Gathering will be from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, January 4 ^th at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home, 1119 11th 1/2 Street SE in Rochester.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the American Heart Association or Twin Cities Public Television.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com