Fred Henry "Fritz" Carmichael

September 20, 1941 - July 25, 2017

Fred Henry “Fritz” Carmichael of East Lansing - beloved husband, father, and friend to many - passed away July 25, 2017 after a 10 year descent into full dementia. Fred was born September 20, 1941 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Major Frank H. and Linda (Miller) Carmichael. Fred graduated from East Lansing High School (1960), enlisted in the U.S. Army, then went on to graduate from Michigan State University and hired into the Michigan Dept. of Civil Service. After more than a decade with Civil Service, he took the computer experience he had gained and went solo as an economic analyst for a group of private investors. Over the ensuing years, occasional supplemental employment uncovered his considerable sales skills (Computer Renaissance and Denny’s Central Park Bicycles) and his people skills as a Player Assistant at several local golf courses. He played baseball and football in high school, but moved on to bicycling, golf and tennis as his recreation choices, even playing competitive tennis into his late 50’s. Fred was known for his quick wit and great sense of humor which will greatly be missed. It was very comforting to everyone around him that he retained that, even as he lost other parts of his life/mind following his diagnosis of dementia at age 67. He is survived by his wife of over fifty years, Barbara J. (Patterson); daughters, Kristi Lynn and Elissa Jean Carmichael. Per Fritz’s oft expressed wishes, he has been cremated and there will be no funeral or memorial service. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Grand Ledge. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com