Frederick Henry Deering (May 9, 1923 – March 15, 2010) was a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives.
Fred Deering | |
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Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 70th district | |
In office January 3, 1973 – December 31, 1992 | |
Preceded by | Howard Knight |
Succeeded by | Darrell Opfer |
Personal details | |
Born | Oxford Township, Ohio | May 9, 1923
Died | March 15, 2010 Monroeville, Ohio[1] | (aged 86)
Political party | Democratic |
Early life and education
editA 1941 graduate of Monroeville High School (Ohio), Deering attended Ohio State University.[2]
Career
editDeering was nicknamed “Freeway Fred” because of his support to remove tolls from the Ohio Turnpike. He was also a commissioner of the Erie MetroParks district, Erie County commissioner and a member of the Perkins board of education.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Frederick H. Deering Obituary (2010) the Columbus Dispatch". Legacy.com.
- ^ "Hall of Fame". Monroeville Schools. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ "Former area legislator, park leader dies". The Toledo Blade. March 16, 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2021.