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Frederick L. Starbuck our beloved father, grandfather, and friend in Christ was reunited with his Lord and Heavenly family on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born in Springfield, Illinois in 1936 to Louis and Ida May Starbuck, Fred lost his father at the tender age of seven and was raised by his mother who struggled to keep her family together with help from extended family. Fred graduated from South Side High School in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and later attended and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale. In 1958, while working at Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, he met the love of his life and wife of 53 years, Harriet Eilerich Starbuck. Together they had two children, Cindy and Steve, and lived many happy years in South Carolina, Chicago and Pennsylvania before settling in San Antonio in 2007. Fred held a variety of jobs in chemical development and telecommunications He loved to meet people and learn about them. He loved to make “Dad jokes” before they were called Dad jokes. He also loved boating and fishing; and supported several amateur and professional sports teams. In more recent years, Fred thrived in his senior community at Morningside Ministries Menger Springs campus in Boerne, Texas. As he faced his final health challenges, he continued to be loved and supported at Menger until he passed away peacefully. More important than anything to Fred was his faith, humility, and servanthood. His example will remain with his loving family and friends and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his children, Cindy Leonard (Mike) of San Antonio; and Steve Starbuck (Marcy) of Baltimore, MD. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren; Caroline Leonard, Ashley Leonard-Foultz (Timothy), Eleanor, Owen, and Vivian. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Harriet E. Starbuck and his parents: Louis and Ida May Starbuck, brother Jim Starbuck and sister Shirley Bragg. The interment be held on January 26, 2024 at 9:30 AM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Morningside Ministries or a charity of your choice. n lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial gift to Morningside Ministries (137 W. French Place, San Antonio, TX 78212 or www.mmliving.org/donate)

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Frederick L. Starbuck

October 20, 1936 - January 7, 2024