Fredrick Noel Ricklefsen, age 81 of Pearland, Texas went home to the loving arms of the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2022. He was born in La Grange, Texas on November 8, 1940.

Freddie attended the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, Texas. He was a body shop repairman for many years. He owned Deafco Body Shop for 25 years. He was an independent and hardworking man. He loves to play lotto, jokes, go fishing and was an amazing dancer even though he could not hear the music. His favorite color was yellow, and his dream was to buy a yellow Corvette if he ever won the lottery. Freddie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, Uncle "Fre Fre" and friend.

Freddie is preceded in the death by his parents, Fred and Nollie Ricklefsen, and his loving wife, Mary, of 55 years. He is survived by his son, Joseph Ricklefsen and wife, Pam of Alvin; daughter, Christine Yeo and husband, Robert of Pearland; daughter, Julie Poe and husband, Richard of Friendswood; brother, Jimmy Ricklefsen of Houston; sister, Joann Lloyd and husband, Steve of Pearland. He is also survived by his five grandchildren: Connor Ricklefsen, Robert Yeo, Jr., Whitney Williford and husband Brian, Richard Poe III and Cory Poe; two great grandchildren: Wyatt Williford and Brett Williford and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at St. Helen Catholic Church held Thursday, August 11, at 11:00am., with visitation one hour prior to the service.