BOONE, Iowa—Funeral arrangements have been planned for Master Chief Petty Officer Fred O. Woolson, USN (RET), died on Sunday, October 17, 2021.

He was born February 28, 1933 to Fred Leonard and Dorothy Ellen (Fisher) Woolson in Perry, IA.

Mr. Woolson retired from active Naval Service in 1972 and from Iowa State University in 1997 where he had held faculty positions in the Colleges of Engineering and Design.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan. Fred is survived by his two sons, Emmet and Eric, two daughters, Lura and Christine; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.

A private graveside service was held on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Boone Area Humane Society designated for cats.

Online condolences may be left to www.schroedermemorialchapel.com

The Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets in Boone is in charge of these arrangements.