Fred Allen Whitesell of Bridgeton, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the SSM DePaul Health Center having reached the age of seventy four years, three months and seventeen days. He was born on February 28, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri a son to the late Clayton Whitesell and Nettie (Fudge) Whitesell. Fred is survived by his wife Patricia Whitesell of Potosi; son Ben Whitesell of Bridgeton, MO.; four daughters Debbie Holchsen and husband Dave of Potosi; Denise Newburger and husband Johnny of Cadet; Cindy Newburger and husband Kenny of Cadet; Donna Adams and husband Darrell of Wappapello, MO.; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Also surviving are other extended family members and friends. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by one daughter Linda Darlene Duren on September 2, 2011. Arrangements were respectfully cared for by the DeClue Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri.