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McLaughlin, Fred H.
Fred H. McLaughlin, 62, of Mount Vernon, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City from cancer. The family will greet friends Tuesday from 3 until 5 p.m. at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon. Burial: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
Surviving Fred are his sons, Dan (Malissa) of Mount Vernon and James of Des Moines; two sisters, a brother, a niece and a nephew.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother.
Fred was born Feb. 5, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Fred H. Sr. and Faye Richards McLaughlin. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School. After high school he served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Fred worked for the City of Mount Vernon for 25 years, retiring in 2002.
He was a member of the Mount Vernon Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years and a member of United Teamsters Union.
A memorial fund in Fred's name has been established.
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