Background
Held, Fred George was born on July 27, 1926 in New York City. Son of Fred George Held and Elsie Whittwer.
Held, Fred George was born on July 27, 1926 in New York City. Son of Fred George Held and Elsie Whittwer.
Student, Pennsylvania State University, Philadelphia, 1947-1948; graduate, Pierce Business School, 1951.
Insurance agent, Prudential Insurance Company, Philadelphia, 1955-1983; sales manager, Prudential Insurance Company, Philadelphia, 1957-1968; mayor, South Pasadena, Florida.
President, executive director, founder Keep South Pinella Beautiful, 1992. Treasurer Mayors' Council Pinellas County, Inc., 1997. Executive director Suncoast League Municipalities, Florida, 1997.
Sergeant United States Army, 1944-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Elks, Lions (chairman 1990, governor 1994-1995, Melvin Jones award 1995, Governor's Excellence award, 1995).
Married Doris Rothenhofer, April 30, 1949 (deceased February 1976). Married Alma Mary Lizzo Pettit, July 10, 1976. Children: Theresa, Edward, Wayne.