Frederick Rolland Cearbaugh, 86, of Columbia City, died peacefully at 9:05 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Miller's Oak Pointe Assisted Living, where he has been a resident since 2019.

Born on March 30, 1936, in Whitley County, Indiana, he was a son of the late Glenn and Izetta (Coy) Cearbaugh. Growing up in Thorncreek Twp., he attended Columbia City High School. He then joined the National Guard.

On February 6, 1954, he married Sharon Lee Harshbarger. They have always made their home in Columbia City.

A career-long professional meat cutter, he began his career at Dale's IGA, Columbia City, later moving to Scotts/Kroger, where he retired in 2008 with a combined 50 years of service in the industry.

Enjoying the outdoors, he liked to hunt, especially deer and wild turkey. In the warmer month, he would fish the area lakes or engage in a round of golf.  After the grandkids came along, he would attend their sporting events. After his retirement, he built woodcrafts for his family and friends.

Surviving is his wife of 67 years, Sharon; three sons, Kenneth (Linda) Cearbaugh, Kevin (Paula) Cearbaugh, and Kelly (Ashley) Cearbaugh, all of Columbia City; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and a sister, Carol (Ed) Hull of Columbia City.

He was preceded in death by a son Leonard Cearbaugh; a brother Richard Cearbaugh; sisters Shirley Hull, Jean Nicolet, and Patricia Sievers; and a granddaughter Kaila Cearbaugh.

The funeral service is 2 p.m. Thursday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial is at the Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 12 noon until the service Thursday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to Indiana Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry.