Background
Abele, Fred Raymond was born on September 12, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Raymond Joseph and Margaret (O'Keefe) Abele.
Abele, Fred Raymond was born on September 12, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Raymond Joseph and Margaret (O'Keefe) Abele.
Bachelor, University Detroit, 1961.
Sales representative, Kaiser Aluminum, Detroit, 1961-1967; sales representative, Howmet Aluminum, Detroit, 1967-1970; district sales manager, Howmet Aluminum, Detroit, 1970-1972; regional sales manager, Howmet Aluminum, Detroit, 1972-1976; branch manager, Prime Metals, Cleveland, 1977-1980; general manager, Prime Metals, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1981-1986; president, Prime Metals, Grand Rapids, Michigan, since 1987.
Area Coordinator United Way Campaign, Grand Rapids, 1986-1987. Member National Association Aluminum Distributor (board directors since 1986), Copper and Brass Service Center Association (board directors since 1987).
Married Anne Bechtel, May 12, 1962 (divorced November 1980). Children: David, Molly Ann. Married Toni Joanne Crum, January 17, 1981.