LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Robert Leon Fred Sr., “Tadpole," was born in Lakeport on Jan. 4, 1956, to Robert and Leola Fred.

He passed away at home on Dec. 24, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Maryann; and his grandson, David.

He is survived by his wife, Julie; his brother, George; and his children, Ellen (Vincent), Robert Jr., Melissa, Angelina, Samantha, Brian and Valerie. He also leaves his grandchildren, Daniel, Samuel, Emil, Louisa, Eileen, Edward, Rachel, Nikia, Viveca and many others; great-grandchildren, Wallace, Sebastian, Kai, Emilia, Kiernan, Sammy Jr., Jeremiah, Alexander; and many others along with numerous nieces and nephews.

His main interests were yard work, cutting wood, spending time with his wife as well as the Driskell boys, his daughter Ellen and her children, and his daughter Valerie. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Traditional viewing will be at the family home, 1407 Mission Rancheria Road, starting Friday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. through Monday, Jan. 1, at 10 a.m.

Funeral service will take place on Monday, Jan. 1 at 11 a.m. Saint Mary's Cemetery.