Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania - Kenneth D. "Butch" Frederick, 80, of Selinsgrove, crossed the rainbow bridge on Nov. 26, 2025, at Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

He was born on Aug. 25, 1945, in Winfield. He was raised for 31 years by his great-aunt and uncle, Nevin and Bertha Moyer, of Lewisburg.

On May 7, 1977, he married the former Donna K. Caldwell. They were married by the Rev. Harry Eberly in St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Hummels Wharf. Ken's passing breaks a union of 48 years.

Ken attended Christ United Methodist Church in Selinsgrove.

Ken was a 1963 graduate of Lewisburg High School and a 1968 graduate of Williamsport Area Community College, where he graduated with an associate's degree in Heavy Equipment Operation and Servicing. Ken was a heavy equipment operator for many different construction companies.

He was a lifelong Hershey Bears fan and enjoyed train watching in Juniata and Mifflin counties. Ken was also a member of Hummels Wharf and Shamokin Dam Fire Companies and the Friends of the Railroad Museum in Strasburg.

In addition to his loving wife of 48 years, Ken is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Kevin and Melissa Frederick, of Danville; three granddaughters Dana, Emily and Chelsea; a great-grandson, William; and a nephew Rick Mitchell, of Texas.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy and Robert Frederick; one sister, Jean Mitchell; and great-aunt and uncle Nevin and Bertha Moyer.

Funeral services will be held at V.L. Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High St., on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, beginning at 1 p.m. with Rev. Eric Shafer officiating. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the funeral service.

Burial will be in Dreisbach Church Cemetery, Lewisburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Haven to Home Canine Rescue.

Arrangements are by V.L. Seebold Funeral Home, Selinsgrove.