Fredrickson, Earl A. Christ-follower, encourager and friend passed away into the presence of God at age 84 on August 5, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents George and Signe (nee Johnson) Fredrickson; wife, Arlene (nee Freedholm) Fredrickson; and son, James Robert. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, soon-to-be great-grandfather and friend. He took joy in using his gifts to connect people to each other, and to Wooddale Church where he was a member for more than 45 years. More than anything, his deepest desire was for people to know and have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He is survived by wife Ruthie (nee Ray) Fredrickson; sons Jon (Jill) Fredrickson and Mark (Deb) Fredrickson; daughter Susan (Peter) Zeller; grandchildren Jessica (Aleks) Knezevich, David (Jamie) Fredrickson, Ellie Zeller, Mitchell Fredrickson, Daniel Zeller, Joe Fredrickson, James Zeller, Nate Fredrickson, Bonnie Zeller, and Alaina Fredrickson; and brother Paul (Janet) Fredrickson. Funeral service Wednesday, August 16 11 AM at Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie. Visitation Tuesday, August 15 5-7 PM at Washburn-McReavy, 7625 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie (1 block north of hwy 5) and also one hour prior to the service. Memorials preferred to Forever Friends or Wooddale Church. Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400