Frederick J Mellish

June 22, 1961 - January 31, 2022

Frederick J Mellish, age 60 of Clare, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 31, 2022 at his home. On June 22, 1961, Fred was born the eldest of two sons to Frederick E. and Barbara (Forester) Mellish in Lapeer, MI. Not long after he was born, Fred’s family moved to Ironwood, MI., where Fred spent the majority of his childhood enjoying Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, especially skiing and winter sports. Fred’s high school years were spent in Sparta, MI., where he was a member of the graduation class of 1979. After high school, Fred attended CMU, where he met a fellow student, Pamela Hier. On November 7, 1987, Fred and Pam married in Flint, MI. and shared thirty-four wonderful years of marriage together from that time forward. Fred’s youngest working years were spent enjoying summers working the Mackinaw Straights for Shepler’s Ferry Line, until he began his career working for the Chippewa Motor Lodge—a hotel that his family owned and operated. Most recently Fred worked for General Agency in Mt. Pleasant, now known as Eydent Ins. Services. Fred was a big football and softball fan, and greatly enjoyed his active volunteerism roles with both Clare Public Schools and Clare Little League. However, Fred’s greatest moments of enjoyment were those spent traveling to watch his daughter Abby’s softball games and his son Ben’s drama performances. Fred is survived by his wife Pamela Mellish of Clare and his children Ben and Abby Mellish, also both of Clare. Other survivors include Fred’s parents Frederick E. and Barbara Mellish, his brother Billy (Sarah) Mellish, and his nieces Bell and Stella Mellish, all of whom reside in Flint, and many special Clare friends. A funeral service in honor of Fred will take place on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Clare Church of the Nazarene at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Jimmy Mellish officiating. Friends may visit with the Mellish family on Friday, February 4th at the Nazarene Church from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Fred may be directed to Clare Little League. For those unable to attend, online condolences may be shared at www.stephenson-wyman.com