Frederick Squires Genau, Sr.

Frederick Squires Genau, Sr., 88, of Frederick and formerly Potomac, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Frederick (Fred) was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend to many.

Fred is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy (Dottie) Genau (née Clark), their five children and their children’s spouses; Frederick S. Genau, Jr. and wife Kim, Marjorie Gioia and husband Gerard, Michael Genau and wife Sandi, Robert Genau and wife Lynne, and Cynthia Urgo and husband Don. His 17 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews, also survive Fred. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Genau Farrar; brothers, Frederick Aloysius and John Bowen Genau; daughter, Mary Gwendolyn Genau; and nephew, Douglas Patch Farrar.

Born on October 15, 1931 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Frederick A. and M. Virginia Squires Genau. Fred graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1949, where he starred in basketball and baseball, receiving All-Metropolitan Honors in basketball. He proudly served in the United States Coast Guard from 1951 to 1954. He graduated from Benjamin Franklin School of Business and spent more than 33 years in the savings and loan business, the last 16 years with Metropolitan Federal Savings and Loan.

Fred was a devoted husband to Dottie for 65 years, celebrating their anniversary on July 30th. Fred and Dottie created a home for their children within the Montgomery Square community. A true patriarch, Fred started several family traditions, including a bi-annual Myrtle Beach vacation with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as well as family viewings of the Triple Crown horse races.

With a calling for community service, Fred was a charter and founding member of the North Bethesda Kiwanis Club, which later became the Mid-Montgomery County Kiwanis Club. He served with such dedication, becoming a Lieutenant Governor, an honor he held greatly. Fred truly led by example, helping his community and showing others the importance of respect, honesty and kindness. Fred was also an active member of the Catholic Church. He lived out his faith by volunteering as an usher and Eucharistic Minister, and participating in parish events.

An avid sports fan, Fred was best known for his passion for Washington Redskins, Capitals, the former team of the Washington Senators, as well as his love for golf. Whether it was playing or spectating, Fred thrived in the sports arena. He carried the same enthusiasm for the professional teams to his children’s and grandchildren’s teams as a faithful supporter. His passion for competition was also seen in his love for playing cards, leading several card groups throughout his life.

Fred’s legacy will live on through the positive example he set for his family, friends and community.

The family would like to thank the staffs at Charlestown Communities of Baltimore and Seasons Hospice of Anne Arundel County.

Funeral services and interment will be held privately with family.  A celebration of life will be held for Fred on a future date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made “In memory of Frederick Squires Genau, Sr.” to the following locations:

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church

8428 Opossumtown Pike

Frederick, MD 21702

https://membership.faithdirect.net/givenow/MD996

Please include Fred’s name in the “Note” section

Kiwanis Capital District Foundation

c/o Nancy Simonelli

1633 Sinking Creek Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Make checks payable to “Capital District Foundation”

Please indicate “Frederick S. Genau, Sr.” in the memo line.

Online donations can be made at

https://k03.site.kiwanis.org/foundation-donation

We also invite you to please sign the guestbook.