Frederick E. Hall
April 17, 1916 ~ January 12, 2015
Fredrick E. Hall Jr.
Born in Huntington, New York, on April 17, 1916
Died in Oakton, Virginia, on January 12, 2015
Fredrick E. Hall Jr died this Monday having lived a full life, spanning 98 years. Fred, as his friends called him, was born and raised in Huntington, New York, and lived for many years on Long Island, New York. He was the second child of three born to Fredrick E. Hall Sr. and Martha K. Barton. After high school, he started working, earning $1 a day. Those were hard times, and he worked five and a half days a week. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and so, with many others in our country, helped to preserve the natural beauty we enjoy today. He knew nature first hand. And he still made time to join a roller skating club.
During World War II, he became an officer. He also met his future wife Anne E. Einsiedel at a dance in Florida while she was on vacation there. What is remarkable is that both his parents were from England, and both Anne's parents were from Germany. These two countries were at war with each other, but Fred and Anne had such a peaceful marriage. After he was honorably discharged as a second lieutenant, they moved to Long Island and raised their four children there. Both his sister Beatrice and his brother Jack also lived with their own families on Long Island. So, the many cousins saw each other often. During this time, he worked primarily in purchasing and contract negotiating for the federal government, advancing in his career during the day, while at night he earned a Bachelor's degree, and completed the course work for a Master's degree. He loved sports, especially baseball, and enjoyed playing touch football in the backyard with his children.
He moved to Virginia in 1976 to take a new job, and made Vienna his home from then on, ultimately retiring and enjoying many happy years until his death Monday.
After Anne's death in 1981, Fred retired. He took up many social activities, such as joining the Masons and the Elks, and was an avid dancer. He was very involved with the Lutheran Church. When on Long Island, he taught Sunday school, was an usher, and served on the evangelical committee. He loved reading Perry Mason stories and Louis L'Amour westerns. He was a dedicated, early morning, three-mile jogger, and later walker. Sometimes he would do these walks with a friend who was also a Mason.
He was extremely generous to his family and many charities. He was also devoted to fairness and principles, and carried himself with composure and kindness, a true gentleman. He was quick to have a good word of encouragement, lift the spirits of those around him, or share valuable life lessons with anyone interested. His ready smile and grateful attitude will also be remembered.
Despite health issues as he aged, even at age 98 he was able to pray, and sing by himself and with the family, folk songs, especially a song he taught his children about "The Old Apple Tree".
He is survived by his four children, Carol, Don, Alice and Lois, as well as four surviving grandchildren, Nell, Barry, Jessica, and Jillian, who will all miss him dearly.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Born in Huntington, New York, on April 17, 1916
Died in Oakton, Virginia, on January 12, 2015
Fredrick E. Hall Jr died this Monday having lived a full life, spanning 98 years. Fred, as his friends called him, was born and raised in Huntington, New York, and lived for many years on Long Island, New York. He was the second child of three born to Fredrick E. Hall Sr. and Martha K. Barton. After high school, he started working, earning $1 a day. Those were hard times, and he worked five and a half days a week. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and so, with many others in our country, helped to preserve the natural beauty we enjoy today. He knew nature first hand. And he still made time to join a roller skating club.
During World War II, he became an officer. He also met his future wife Anne E. Einsiedel at a dance in Florida while she was on vacation there. What is remarkable is that both his parents were from England, and both Anne's parents were from Germany. These two countries were at war with each other, but Fred and Anne had such a peaceful marriage. After he was honorably discharged as a second lieutenant, they moved to Long Island and raised their four children there. Both his sister Beatrice and his brother Jack also lived with their own families on Long Island. So, the many cousins saw each other often. During this time, he worked primarily in purchasing and contract negotiating for the federal government, advancing in his career during the day, while at night he earned a Bachelor's degree, and completed the course work for a Master's degree. He loved sports, especially baseball, and enjoyed playing touch football in the backyard with his children.
He moved to Virginia in 1976 to take a new job, and made Vienna his home from then on, ultimately retiring and enjoying many happy years until his death Monday.
After Anne's death in 1981, Fred retired. He took up many social activities, such as joining the Masons and the Elks, and was an avid dancer. He was very involved with the Lutheran Church. When on Long Island, he taught Sunday school, was an usher, and served on the evangelical committee. He loved reading Perry Mason stories and Louis L'Amour westerns. He was a dedicated, early morning, three-mile jogger, and later walker. Sometimes he would do these walks with a friend who was also a Mason.
He was extremely generous to his family and many charities. He was also devoted to fairness and principles, and carried himself with composure and kindness, a true gentleman. He was quick to have a good word of encouragement, lift the spirits of those around him, or share valuable life lessons with anyone interested. His ready smile and grateful attitude will also be remembered.
Despite health issues as he aged, even at age 98 he was able to pray, and sing by himself and with the family, folk songs, especially a song he taught his children about "The Old Apple Tree".
He is survived by his four children, Carol, Don, Alice and Lois, as well as four surviving grandchildren, Nell, Barry, Jessica, and Jillian, who will all miss him dearly.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I am so saddened to have missed a chance to say goodbye to Fred. Fred Bundick and I were the firsts to visit him from Emmanuel many years ago. Fred was loved by so many at Emmanuel. We missed seeing him in that front pew when he could no longer be with us. Jerry
Fred Hall was one of a kind. I had many a conversation with him on everything from the masons to the benefits of walking versus jogging and always found him to be engaging. We also talked alot about his family, some about food and little about his wife. I was over quite a bit to see Lois and would sometimes make meals. He was very vocal if he liked the meal and quiet if he didn’t (such a gentleman). I’ll always remember how incredible it was to him that I didn’t know how to slow dance, so he grabbed me for a twirl around the living room floor while he hummed some long-forgotten melody. That was my first dance that I’ll always cherish. I moved away in the mid-90’s so I didn’t get to see him after that but it doesn’t surprise me that he lived a long life being cared for day-to-day by his loving daughter while he did the things he liked best. I look forward to seeing him in the promised earthly paradise!