Freddie C. “Fred” Doerner 78, of Somerville passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his home.

He was born Aug. 3, 1938 in Somerville to Clarence and Bertha (Ahlemann) Doerner.

Fred had lived in Somerville all of his life. He retired from Whirlpool Corporation in 2002 after working there for 39 years. He served in the Indiana National Guard for 8 years. He attended the Somerville Wesleyan Church and enjoyed singing, collecting albums and recording his music. He was a hard worker often working two jobs.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marcia (Church) Doerner, to whom he married Nov. 25, 1960; five children, Kent Doerner (Marilyn), Keith Doerner and Aaron Doerner (Sylvia) all of Somerville, Tonya Doerner of Princeton and Michelle Passwaiter (David) of Somerville; sister, Mary Siekman of Mackey; 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law Terry Siekman.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday July 19, 2017 at the Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City, with Rev. Monty Mahoney and Rev. David Brandon officiating. Burial will follow in the Townsley Cemetery near Mackey. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday and from 11 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the Corn-Colvin Funeral Home.