Fred A. Carpenter, 79, of Waterloo, died at home Wednesday, Aug. 17, from complications of a long illness.

He was born Nov. 19, 1925, in Waterloo, son of Almond “Ike” and Evelyn Pettit Miller. He married Ruth Ferreira on Dec. 30, 1945, at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Teaneck, N.J.

Mr. Carpenter worked as an inspector at John Deere for 23 years, retiring in 1992. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater.

Survivors include: his wife; a son, Robert (Marsha) Carpenter of Waterloo; a grandson, Albert Carpenter of Cedar Falls; and a sister-in-law, Marge Miller of Waterloo.

Preceded in death by: three brothers, Irving Carpenter, William Carpenter and Pat Miller.