Thomas A. “Tom” Frederking, of Plainville, KS, passed away on April 12, 2023, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville. He was born on May 8, 1960, in Ellsworth, KS to Theodore C. and Saundra (McGee) Frederking. He married Lori J. Panzer on October 17, 1981, in Hays, KS. They were blessed with four children: Shawn, Brandon, Katelyn, and Logan.
Tom grew up in Sylvan Grove, KS and graduated from Sylvan Unified High School in 1978. He then went on to Barton County Community College for a year. Tom was an oilfield sales manager for Crawford Supply for the past 7 years, and before that he worked many years for Harbison-Fischer.
He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1857.
Tom never met a stranger. To him, everyone was just a friend he hadn’t yet met. He was an avid KU Basketball fan. He enjoyed youth sports through coaching and refereeing, starting when he was 21 years old in 1981 until 2019. He was head boys’ basketball coach for Plainville Cardinals from 2004 through 2008. He also enjoyed playing cards at Ruder Oil and never hesitated to take money from all the guys! He loved spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren. Some of Tom’s favorite times were those spent together at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Tom is survived by his wife, Lori of the home in Plainville; children: Shawn Frederking and fiancé Bradi Blanco of Edmond, OK, Brandon Frederking (Kendra) of Bentonville, AR, Katelyn Dunlap (Michael) of Ottawa, KS, and Logan Frederking of Kansas City, MO; siblings: Richard Frederking (Brenda) of Plainville, Dale Frederking of Russellville, AR, Tracy Frederking of Sylvan Grove, KS, and Joanna Donley (Tracy) of Salina, KS; step-mother, Ruby Frederking of Russellville, AR; and three grandchildren: Harper, Henry, and Addison Jo.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Saundra Frederking.
Tom was a good-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed life, and cherished his family and friends. Although he was taken from us far too soon, we know that those we enjoyed and loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. We can smile because he lived and left us with cherished memories that will live forever in our hearts. He will be remembered in love.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, April 17, 2023, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Burial was at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Rooks County Health Center or Sacred Heart Church and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com