AULANDER — Mr. Frederick Carl Andreason, 75 of Aulander, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie.

Mr. Andreason was a retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer First Class that proudly served 23 years, which included the Vietnam War and the Cuban Blockade. He retired from Norfolk Naval Yard. He also served as the former Commander of the Aulander VFW Post and was an avid collector of antique tractors and gas engines.

He is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Julia Pillsbury Andreason and his son Jimmy Andreason.

Surviving are his wife of forty-three years, Barbara Lassiter Andreason, his sons Matt and Daniel Andreason of Aulander, his sisters Julie Peoskey of Fairmont, ND, and Louisa Kelly of Paynesville, MN, his brother Robert Andreason of Roseholt, SD and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 27, 2012 2:00 PM at Massey Funeral Home Chapel Aulander, NC, the Rev. Taylor Lathan officiating. Interment will follow at Job Cemetery Aulander, NC

The family will receive friends Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Massey Funeral Home Aulander, NC from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at

www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com