Frederick Oliver Gott, “Fred”
May 22, 1943 – February 21, 2024
Frederick Oliver Gott,80, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away at his home with his loving wife beside him on February 21, 2024. Fred was born on May 22, 1943 at his home in Mutual, Maryland to Walter M. Gott, Sr. and Alice Eva Gott. He was the baby of six siblings. He graduated from the old Calvert High School in 1961. Fred served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Colorado from 1967 to 1969.
Fred was raised on the Gott’s family farm working in the tobacco fields, raising soybeans and corn and helping with the farm animals. As a young working man, his first job was with Colonel Saunders chicken farm right next door. He also worked for Dorsey Gray ford for 32 years as a Part Assistance Manager. He worked many other jobs in his career at The Enquire Gazette, Lusby Motor co. and The Gott Company.
Fred had two favorite sayings, “Poor Fred” and “I did this in the Army”. He loved his cars always washing, waxing and keeping them shinning all the time. His first vehicle was a 1956 Studebaker, but his true love was the ford Mustangs. Fred had many hobbies which included ice skating, shooting pool with his friends and family and going deer, goose, and wild turkey hunting with his brothers. He also enjoyed playing softball for the Dorsey Gray Ford Team, joining the Old Timers 35 and over Team. He loved going to Potomac Speedway at Budds Creek watching the dirt track races. In his crazy wild side younger years, Fred and his friend Joe would go from beach to beach drinking beer and chasing women. He loved to watch wrestling, Baseball, basketball and football. He was an avid Ravens fan. He loved to watch the old western movies including Gunsmoke and the Rifleman, etc. He would always say to Mary, I haven’t seen this one before. After retirement he became one of McDonalds members breakfast team, which is a very lively bunch to be around.
Fred leaves behind his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Hellen (Wallace) Gott. Brother of. Ruby Alice (Gott)
Seyffert, and Mason Lee Gott (Connie). He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Linda Lee Gott and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter M. Sr. and Alice E. Gott, siblings; Walter M. Gott, Jr and his wife Joan., James Thomas Gott, and Agnes E. (Gott) Draper and her husband Richard. His beloved furry babies: Fluffy, Stacey, Gypsy, Bear, and Taz.
Fred had a strong faith for God and enjoyed going to church every Sunday.
Visitation
Monday, February 26, 2024
4-8 PM
Services
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
11 AM
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22 Feb 2024
5:49pm
Mary Hellen & family.
So sorry for Fred’s passing. I have know Fred & Mary Hellen for every. I went to school with the Wallace children. Anytime there was a function Fred & Mary Hellen where there. I had to laugh as we got older as he would always say behave yourself & then we would laugh. Fred always had a smile & never heard him say anything bad about anybody. Fred & Mary Hellen where always kind people & always together. Fred is in God’s loving arms now & he will always be watching over Mary Hellen. Rest in peace my friend. Mary you will always have wonderful memories.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
22 Feb 2024
6:05pm
Dear Mary, we were so sad to learn of Fred’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this seriously sad time. Sharon Walker and John Brodigan ❤
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
Maryland
22 Feb 2024
6:50pm
Freddy was a good friend who in our younger years always hung around together, Fred and I met soon after he got out of the army. We had a lot of good times together and I will always remember him till we meet again rest easy my friend Stan Pitcher
City
Callaway
State
Md
22 Feb 2024
7:00pm
Mary – I am so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. I pray that in this time of loss,
You’ll feel God’s love much more. Linda Conner
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
22 Feb 2024
9:19pm
Dear Mary, Mason and I are sending all our love and support at this very sad time. We are here for you anytime. Fred was a very respectful man and loved you so very much. He was so silly sometimes we would just laugh. We are praying for you through this very very difficult time. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do for you. Fred will be missed by so very much. Please let us help you with anything my dear. We love you ❤️🙏🙏🙏
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
Md
23 Feb 2024
9:41am
Mary, you have my condolences on the loss of Fred. He was such a wonderful person. His joy, smile and laughter will truly be missed.
City
Hughesville
State
MD
23 Feb 2024
9:50am
Uncle Fred, as one of my 4 crazy uncles, you left me MANY fond and funny memories. Being the youngest uncle, I remember hanging with you and talking to you when we came every year for Thanksgiving. You helped Randy, Nanci and I get in trouble chasing chickens, throw corn cobs, make the pigs squeal, figure out how to work the old pump, run through the cornfields, and escape Grandma’s broom 🥰 You taught us to help with the tobacco and corn, and notice animals and interesting things in the fields. You taught us how to engage in “friendly fire” as you and Mason picked on us “unmercifully”! We all love you Fred ❤️
City
Mesa
State
AZ
23 Feb 2024
12:40pm
Dear Mary and extended family,
It is with great sorrow that we learned of Freddy’s passing. He was such a warm and friendly neighbor for all these many years. We know this is a very difficult time for you and the family. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Love, Carol, Steve, Byron, and Natalia Dunlap
City
Port Republic
State
MD
23 Feb 2024
3:13pm
Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about Fred’s passing. I know he was a big part of your world. He will forever hold a special place in your heart. You are in our thoughts.
City
Mechanicsville
State
Maryland
23 Feb 2024
6:27pm
Our sincere sympathy to Mary Hellen and family.
Carl and Anna Brown
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
26 Feb 2024
5:03pm
MARY: You were blessed to have Freddie as your husband and best friend. You and Freddie had many years of happiness together and both of you were role models for the young people to see how two people could have a strong marriage. Freddie didn’t talk a lot but when he did his words were from his heart to his “Class of 1961 Friends” and their spouses when they were together at the monthly luncheons. God Bless U Mary!
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
26 Feb 2024
6:11pm
Mary,
As an “Early Service” parishioner, I have always noticed how tightly bonded you and Fred were~You two embodied the term “As One.” My prayers for you, My Dear. Sometime, I would love to hear your Love Story.
Marci Prince-McGray
City
Port republic
State
Md
28 Feb 2024
8:17am
Mary,
I grew up with the Gotts living right below us on Broomes Island Rd. Dealt with Freddie at Dorsey Gray. I was temp. parts
person (along with my real job in the installation dept.) at the Gott Co. when Fred was hired and also when SMO took over until he went to La Plata. I would periodically ask my brother, Dennis Pardoe, if he had seen either of you and to say hello for me.
Fred was an awfully kind, thoughtful, decent person and that is hard to find these days. I am so sorry for your loss. You were his world and I am sure you are devastated but know that he is in a much better place and is now your guardian angel. Please accept my sympathy and best wishes for you in the future.
City
Ridgeley
State
WV
29 Feb 2024
8:45pm
My condolences to the Gott Family! I worked with Fred at Dorsey Gray Ford!! Rest easy Fred!
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
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Mary Hellen & family.
So sorry for Fred’s passing. I have know Fred & Mary Hellen for every. I went to school with the Wallace children. Anytime there was a function Fred & Mary Hellen where there. I had to laugh as we got older as he would always say behave yourself & then we would laugh. Fred always had a smile & never heard him say anything bad about anybody. Fred & Mary Hellen where always kind people & always together. Fred is in God’s loving arms now & he will always be watching over Mary Hellen. Rest in peace my friend. Mary you will always have wonderful memories.
Dear Mary, we were so sad to learn of Fred’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this seriously sad time. Sharon Walker and John Brodigan ❤
Freddy was a good friend who in our younger years always hung around together, Fred and I met soon after he got out of the army. We had a lot of good times together and I will always remember him till we meet again rest easy my friend Stan Pitcher
Mary – I am so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. I pray that in this time of loss,
You’ll feel God’s love much more. Linda Conner
Dear Mary, Mason and I are sending all our love and support at this very sad time. We are here for you anytime. Fred was a very respectful man and loved you so very much. He was so silly sometimes we would just laugh. We are praying for you through this very very difficult time. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do for you. Fred will be missed by so very much. Please let us help you with anything my dear. We love you ❤️🙏🙏🙏
Mary, you have my condolences on the loss of Fred. He was such a wonderful person. His joy, smile and laughter will truly be missed.
Uncle Fred, as one of my 4 crazy uncles, you left me MANY fond and funny memories. Being the youngest uncle, I remember hanging with you and talking to you when we came every year for Thanksgiving. You helped Randy, Nanci and I get in trouble chasing chickens, throw corn cobs, make the pigs squeal, figure out how to work the old pump, run through the cornfields, and escape Grandma’s broom 🥰 You taught us to help with the tobacco and corn, and notice animals and interesting things in the fields. You taught us how to engage in “friendly fire” as you and Mason picked on us “unmercifully”! We all love you Fred ❤️
Dear Mary and extended family,
It is with great sorrow that we learned of Freddy’s passing. He was such a warm and friendly neighbor for all these many years. We know this is a very difficult time for you and the family. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Love, Carol, Steve, Byron, and Natalia Dunlap
Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about Fred’s passing. I know he was a big part of your world. He will forever hold a special place in your heart. You are in our thoughts.
Our sincere sympathy to Mary Hellen and family.
Carl and Anna Brown
MARY: You were blessed to have Freddie as your husband and best friend. You and Freddie had many years of happiness together and both of you were role models for the young people to see how two people could have a strong marriage. Freddie didn’t talk a lot but when he did his words were from his heart to his “Class of 1961 Friends” and their spouses when they were together at the monthly luncheons. God Bless U Mary!
Mary,
As an “Early Service” parishioner, I have always noticed how tightly bonded you and Fred were~You two embodied the term “As One.” My prayers for you, My Dear. Sometime, I would love to hear your Love Story.
Marci Prince-McGray
Mary,
I grew up with the Gotts living right below us on Broomes Island Rd. Dealt with Freddie at Dorsey Gray. I was temp. parts
person (along with my real job in the installation dept.) at the Gott Co. when Fred was hired and also when SMO took over until he went to La Plata. I would periodically ask my brother, Dennis Pardoe, if he had seen either of you and to say hello for me.
Fred was an awfully kind, thoughtful, decent person and that is hard to find these days. I am so sorry for your loss. You were his world and I am sure you are devastated but know that he is in a much better place and is now your guardian angel. Please accept my sympathy and best wishes for you in the future.
My condolences to the Gott Family! I worked with Fred at Dorsey Gray Ford!! Rest easy Fred!