Frederic Cleveland Stair, 85, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. He was born on March 11, 1939 to Frederic and Eunice Stair. He married the love of his life, Roxanne, on December 26, 1966, in Scottsdale, AZ, totaling 57 years of marriage. 

Fred loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors with his family. From 1957 to 1965, he served in the United States Army. As a teenager, he built and raced go-karts, which led to building and racing race cars throughout the Midwest during his early adulthood. After graduation from Stout University with his masters, he started his career in teaching automotive technology, driver’s education, and electronics. In 1997 he continued with his passion for teaching, establishing F.C. Stair School of Driving.

He is survived by his wife Roxanne; their children, Brent, Kimberly, and Ryan (Heidi); his grand-daughters, Whitley Chalsma, Ava Chalsma, and Danielle. He is also survived by his brothers, Charles (Pat) and Larry; sister-in-law, Rita Sletten, several nieces, nephews; and his beloved dog, Buffy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederic and Eunice Stair.

A special thank you to his granddaughter, Ava and his wife Roxanne for caring for Fred until his departure. An additional thank you to Tomah VA Hospital and Gundersen Health System for their care.

Visitation begins at 10am with a service to follow at 11am on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason Street, Onalaska, WI 54650.

The service will be livestreamed via the Zoom App here.