Frederick Lee "Fred" Bruhy, 89, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Franciscan Health of Indianapolis. He was born November 29, 1934, in Akron, Ohio, to William Austin and Stella Elizabeth (Balsinger) Bruhy. He married Anna Marie Spears on October 23, 1998, and she survives.

Fred held an associate's degree, was a Korean Conflict Navy veteran, worked on the Apollo Mission Programs 07-15 and many other missions on the USNS Mercury with NASA and the Navy and was awarded a special certificate through the program. Fred was also a pilot and owned his own plane and loved his family fiercely.

Surviving to cherish Fred's memory is his wife, Anna Marie; three sons, Robert (Susan) Bruhy of St. Louis, Missouri, Martin Joseph (Dawn) Bruhy of Bedford and Jared (Tara) Condon of Bedford; three daughters, Rhonda Lee (Gary) Kleiner of Worcester, Massachusetts, Michelle Elaine (Brock) Alcorn of Bedford and Ashley (Israel) Benge of Bedford; 16 grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren, one on the way; and his beautiful dog, Gertie.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Lee Bruhy; daughter, Carol Ann Ross; and his loving dog, Sunshine.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 1:00pm at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford with his grandson, Pastor Andrew Dunbar, officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the U.S. Navy and the American Legion Gillen Post 33 Honor Guard. Cremation will follow.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm with an Eastern Star Service at 6:00pm, followed by Masonic Rites. Visitation will also be on Tuesday from 12:00pm until the time of service at 1:00pm, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel.

Donations in memory of Frederick may be made to the White River Humane Society.

Memories and condolences may be shared, and flowers ordered at www.FergusonLee.com.