Fred O. Lockburner Jr., age 81, of Barron, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Cambridge Senior Living in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

He was born May 1, 1940 in Newton, New Jersey to Fred and Vivian Lockburner.

Fred is survived by his wife, Eleanor of 62 years; children, Gary (Kathy), and Candy (Bruce) Meyer; siblings, Vivian, Barbara, Louie, Mark, and Joan; grandchildren, Garret, Jason, Brandee, Michelle, Heather; and 6 great-grandchildren.

He had his own mechanical contracting business before moving to Wisconsin.  He enjoyed dairy farming and in later years, sold real estate, drove semi tractors, and remodeled houses.

Fred enjoyed spending time traveling and antiquing. He especially cherished his camping trip to Alaska and halibut fishing. His hobbies included camping, fishing, hunting, flower gardening (iris), landscaping, wine making and cooking. He also enjoyed spending time in his shop working on projects (woodworking and stained glass).

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Rausch and Steel Funeral Home in Barron.

Last Update: Feb 01, 2022 6:49 pm CST