Col. Fred Chalupsky, RET.

COL. FRED CHALUPSKY, RET.

Cedar Rapids

Colonel Fred A. Chalupsky (Ret) of South Pittsburg, Tenn., passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015.

Fred was preceded by his parents, Frank and Bessie, and his son, John E. Chalupsky.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred, whom he married May 29, 1943, in New Orleans; a son, James F. Chalupsky; grandson, Stephen Chalupsky and wife Kelly; and two great-grandchildren, Bryce and Brennen.

Fred was born Jan. 26, 1919, in Buckingham, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a law degree at age 21. He was elected Linn County attorney before being drafted in World War II.

After being drafted, he went to officer candidate school, becoming a lieutenant in the Army Medical Service Corps. During the war he served in the European Theater and then for the occupation of Germany, he served as military mayor of Fulda. Following the war, he became a JAG officer, serving for 27 years, achieving the rank of colonel. During his career he had tours in Japan, again in Germany, Korea and several assignments in the Pentagon.

He retired from the Army and became an administrative law judge where he was appointed chief judge of the Chattanooga office. Fred was recognized for over 50 years of service in the United States government. During that time he maintained his status as a farmer.

Fred Chalupsky acquired and developed land in Virginia, Tennessee and Iowa, always with a connection to historical conservation. He and his family preserved pre-Civil War log cabins, steam engines and historical sites.

A memorial service, celebrating his life, will take place in Iowa.

To send online condolences, visit www.tatefh.com.

Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, Tenn., (423) 942-9500.