Frederick “Fred” Loomis III, 1976-2021

Frederick J. Loomis III passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Hobart, Ind.

He was born March 3, 1976, in Hammond, Ind., to Frederick, Jr., and Susan (Stone) Loomis; was raised in Black Oak, Ind., and currently resided in La Porte, Ind.

Fred was a former truck driver for Holland Enterprises. He was an avid fan of Marvel comics/movies and Notre Dame football. He loved having lengthy debates on why Notre Dame was better than Texas A&M (his wife’s favorite team). Fred loved fishing, putting models together, and PS4. He was active in Boy Scouts of America until his high school graduation in 1995 from Calumet High School in Gary. Fred had a lifelong illness that he never let hold him back or define his life, and was making plans for his homecoming and life with his wife the day he left this world.

He married his love, Margaret “Maggie” Mathews, on Oct. 31, 2013; she survives.

Other survivors include 2 daughters, Briana Loomis of Alabama and Corin Loomis of LaPorte; one son, Elijah Clarkson of Elwood, Ind.; his father, Frederick (Ruth) Loomis Jr. of Michigan; two sisters, Anastasia and Kim; one brother, Ricky; his grandmother, Roberta Loomis of Griffith, Ind.; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his beloved godchildren, Christopher, Joshua, Zackarey and Kevin, along with their mother, Beth Bodnor, who was a friend, confidant and partner in crime.

Fred was preceded in death by his mother, Susan Loomis; one sister, Amanda Loomis; one brother, Jonathan Loomis; 2 grandfathers, William H. Stone and Frederick Loomis, Sr.; and one grandmother, Betty Stone.
Fred’s wishes were for his family and friends to celebrate his life just as he lived it. He wanted to be cremated, and a Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at a later date. Everyone whose life Fred touched is better for having known and loved him. He was an extraordinary man who will be truly missed.

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