Birth date: Jan 1, 1938 Death date: Jul 23, 2015
Fred B. McKenzie, 77, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Fred was born on January 1, 1938 in Harrisburg, IL the son of Fred F. and G. Pauline (Bond) McKenzie. He served his country proudly in Read Obituary
I didn't hear about Mr. McKenzies death but thought of him the other day. He was my track coach at Lakeview high school- and inspirational and a mentor- encouraging me to be my best! I am a better person because of him- and all the hours of work he put in to make me a Stronger performer- it carried with me in my work ethic and through jobs and greater success than I would've ever expected. RIP Mr McKenzie! Brent Stahlheber
Lit a candle in memory of Fred B. McKenzie
Coach Mac was one of my favorite coaches while a Spartan. He always had a funny story to share. He was a great man! Great family, my heart goes out to your loss!
Just wanted to say a words of thanks to Coach McKenzie for sharing his wisdom and knowledge with me while I was at Lakeview High school from 1975 to 1979. A wonderful man who took me firmly but gently by the arm one day and told me to give it my all on every single play and "make every play count." A great teacher and later a good friend. Blessings to the family and strength as we honor this homecoming service to a fine man. May the grace and love of Almighty God surround all who he touched and may God's Holy Spirit rest, rule, and abide in each of those who loved Coach Mac.My condolences…….Wayne Dunning
Coach McKenzie was one of the best people I have ever met. Great person, teacher and coach. He would praise me when I did well and would let me know when I goofed up. You never had to guess where Coach McKenzie was coming from and that is what I remember and loved most about him. Just a really good man who I will never ever forget.
Mr. McKenzie was one of my favorites. Nice sense of humor and a great teaching style. Susan Junge Peters (Lakeview '74 graduate)
Mr. McKenzie was an incredible teacher who had a great sense of humor. I always wanted to try harder when I was in one of his classes. My sincerest condolences to his family. Rita Chaney
Fred was one of the first track coaches I met when I started to coach at Macon High School. What a friend and jovial man. God Bless Fred and our prayers are with your friendly. Dale Sloan
Fred was one of my favorite people. He was my teacher in high school and my friend as an adult. I will never forget his laugh and his love of the St. Louis Rams. He will be greatly missed. I love you and you are in my thoughts and prayers Marge, Melissa, Scott, Craig and GlennaBill and Kim England
I loved playing golf with Fred at Red Tail on Wednesday's. We shared a few beers afterwards. He had a great sense of humor and I'm sure he touched many lives as a teacher and coach.
