Robert I. Fredrickson, age 77, of Westerville passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at St.Ann's Hospital in Westerville. Robert was a retired Engineer from RockwellInternational. and graduate of Lane Technical High School in Chicago, Wittenburg College where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree, U.S. Army veteran of World War ll. and a lifelong musician, he was a founding member of Rockwell International Concert Band and the Westerville Community Concert Band. Preceded in death by wife Loretta JoAnn(Palmer) Fredrickson parents Robert & Alice (Gerhardt) Fredrickson. Survived by children Robert E. (Patricia) Fredrickson of Delaware, Mark A. (Linda) Fredrickson of Germany; grandchildren Amy and Neal from Delaware J. J. and Patrick of Germany, Becky Atkinson of Gallipolis. He is also survived by his life long and dear friends Pat McKee and Ethel Bowman and Visitation is Friday, August 1, 2003 from 6- 8 PM with funeral services at 8 PM with NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME 3047 East Dublin Granville Road. Columbus. Pastor Jerry Haubrich officiating. Graveside service 10 AM at Blendon-Central Cemetery 6330 Hempstead Road at Spring Road. Westerville, Ohio In lieu of flowers the family request memorial be given to the American Cancer Society 870 Michigan Avenue. Columbus, Ohio 43215-1165