Frederick Albert Rose of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at the age of 58.

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 2026, Biggers Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request donations may be made in Fred's name to the Gleason Foundation, https://teamgleason.org/, to help provide hope, technology, equipment, and support to others living with ALS and families who love them.

He was born in Trenton, New Jersey, July 6, 1967, and moved to Texas in 1969. Fred attended Boswell High School with the class of '86, transferring his freshman year to Western Hills and then to Arlington Heights looking for the hot girls, as he was more into the ladies than studies.

As a child, Fred spent summers in New Jersey sailing the east coast with his father, Bill, stepmom, Cyndy and brother, Billy. While in New Jersey, he visited with his Grandparents, learning lessons from his Granny that would follow him through to adulthood, like drying between each toe after a shower. He would also visit his grandma and grandpa on the farm and would later share memories of fresh vegetable gardens and observing his grandparent's daily afternoon ritual of taking one shot and cheering "Na zdrowie".

Back in Texas, in the early 70s, Fred would ride his bicycle through the hills of Jenkins Heights and eventually meet a young girl who would ride bikes with him through the streets and tunnels of that neighborhood. He also had memories of sledding the big hill next to this girl's house with several other neighborhood kids and the young girl's mom providing hot Dr. Pepper with lemon to warm them up, which was also a treat for all the kids that winter. Eventually Fred would ask the young girl if he could have a kiss. No was her answer to that, and probably one of the only times he would hear that in his lifetime. Years would pass and Fred and this girl would take different paths in life, but he would later share that as a young boy he would think to himself, I am going to kiss one of the three sisters that live in that house at the bottom of that big hill.

Fred got his first motorcycle at the age of 10 and would start riding it through the trails of Jenkins Heights meeting other young cyclists that would lead to lifelong friends. Fred, his mom, Connie, brother, Billy, and stepdad, Henry would eventually move from Jenkins Heights to Lake Country Estates and Fred would continue to ride his motorcycle through the trails of Lake Country, meeting more buddies on those trails that would also remain lifelong friends.

Fred moved to Vail, Colorado in the early 90s for 3-4 years, where he enjoyed snow skiing, made a lot of friends, and developed a love for the Rockies that would bring him back many times over the years. He eventually moved back home to Texas where he would work for Auto Bahn Fort Worth as a Master BMW tech from 1999-2013. He moved on to work at Cowtown Rover from 2013-2017 and finally opened his own shop in 2017. Having his own shop gave him the freedom to control his schedule, so he took the time to travel and make memories with both friends and family. He had so many hobbies and loved life so much, he was that YES friend who was always willing to try anything once. Fred loved his regular guy trips, taking his motorcycles to both Colorado and the Terlingua/Big Bend area, making several trips to both. He also enjoyed multiple weekends with lifelong friends at one of their local ranches where he would hang out, hunt, cook, and enjoy their company while reflecting on the past.

Fred and his wife, Hollie loved boating and were members of the Lake Worth Boat and Ski Club. They spent many weekends at Goat Island with their lake friends, and he joined that group on trips to Colorado several years in a row to ride motorcycles through the scenic passes. They also went on a trip to the Barrett Jackson, which fulfilled a lifelong dream of his, along with a trip to King of Hammers a couple of years in a row. He loved camping, traveling to several different parks and state parks. He and Hollie also made several trips to Port Aransas together, as well as to Beavers Bend National Park with the kids, grandkids, and extended family and friends. Their family also enjoyed several fun-filled cruises together.

Fred was a treasured member of the "Pressed Ham BBQ team" and was so proud when they won the National BBQ Championship in Meridian, Texas, earning them an invite to Kansas City for the Kansas City Royal Invitational BBQ Championship. He loved cooking for family and friends and bringing his BBQ to family get togethers, always taking home an empty container. He loved the Texas Panhandle, taking trips to the region to shoot guns and just ride around taking in nature.

Fred was the guy who could fix anything and as one of his friends said, you knew when you were on a bike trip with him you were in good hands, as he could and did fix several problems on the road. He had a number of friend groups and multiple life friends. He may have referred to himself as an A Hole on more than one occasion, but he was not an A Hole at all. He was just THAT friend that would tell you the truth. With Fred you always know where you stood and for that I know many people admired him.

Fred had a love for all genres of music, ranging from Neil Diamond, John Denver, and 10CC to Stan Getz, Chris Stapleton, Dire Straits, Hall and Oats, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Talking Heads just to name a few.

Fred had a few quotes and a couple that come to mind are "watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves", "a fast nickel is better than a slow dime", and my favorite "fail to prepare, prepare to fail."

Fred was a dog lover and had several dogs over the years, but none could compare to his Ava. She held a special place in his heart, and he continues to hold a special place in hers. She has been a faithful and constant companion, especially over the past year.

Remember the girl in Jenkins Heights that said no to the kiss? Well, fate would bring them back together in 2007 and Fred would finally get that kiss. He and Hollie would begin dating and eventually marry in Silverton, Colorado on August 16, 2011. Fred never had children, but when he married Hollie, he was happy to claim hers as his and would become affectionally known as "Poppa Fred". One of the last texts that was sent to the kids from Poppa Fred was on Father's Day 2026 and reads "Love you all, I could not have asked for a better family."

Per his request, Fred's ashes will be spread later at Odom Point on Alpine Loop by Engineer Pass, Colorado.

Fred is Survived by his wife, Hollie Fleming Rose; children, Lauren Roten, Brandon Roten and wife, Courtney, Jamie Wiederkehr and husband, Cole, Stanton Sonnier and wife, Melinda; grandchildren, Brayden, Abigail, Jacob, Kasyn, Paisley, Ella, Stevie, Ray, & due February 2027,Baby Sonnier; mother, Connie San Miguel and stepfather, Henry San Miguel; stepmother, Cynthia Rose; brother, William G Rose IV and wife, Christy; multiple nieces, nephews and many friends that he claimed as brothers.

He is preceded in death by his father, Dr. William G Rose III.