Mr. Frederick Alling Stemming

October 15, 1935 - June 23, 2018

South Brunswick, NJ Frederick A. Stemming, Jr., 82, of South Brunswick passed away June 23, 2018 at his home. Born in Plainfield, he was raised in Edison and eventually settled in Cranbury. Fred served in The United States Air Force where he was stationed in Myrtle Beach, S.C. After honorably serving his country, Fred ran a small appliance business. While working as an appliance repairman, he took several police entrance exams. Fred completed the police academy. He retired after 25 years of service as a Patrolman with the New Brunswick Police Department. During his career, he was awarded countless meritorious service awards and commendations. Fred also trained as a gemologist, a hobby that flourished into a small business he ran for many years. Fred was a long time member of the South Brunswick Township Zoning Board. He also served as the township county committeeman where he represented the voice of South Brunswick at Middlesex County functions. Fred was proud of his police, military and community service. Fred enjoyed salt water fishing, charter fishing trips, antiquing, and spending a day on the beach at Sandy Hook. He was most fond of spending time with his family. A loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle. he will be missed by all who knew him. Predeceased by his first wife, Helen and his brother, Robert, He is survived by his wife, Linda Kravchenok Stemming, daughter, Valerie Gruenke, son, Frederick M., his brother, Richard and his wife Norma, his granddaughter, Danielle, as well as many extended family and close friends. Visitation will take place at the Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel, 239 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ from 5-9 pm on Thursday, June 28 and on Friday, June 29 from 11 am - 12 pm. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, New Brunswick, NJ.