Fred Lee Fuller, 80, of Cuero passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born on February 13, 1945 in Cuero to Floyd “Henry” and Florence DeDear Fuller. He married the love of his life, Janice Mullins on November 4, 1977 in Baytown.
After graduating from Cuero High School in 1963, he proudly served in the U.S. Army. Following his military service, he pursued a series of skilled professions, working as a certified welder and later as a draftsman. He eventually found long-term fulfillment with the U.S. Postal Service, where he retired as a rural letter carrier. Even in retirement, his work ethic never waned—he continued part-time roles driving vehicles for Weber Motor Company and serving as a pilot truck driver for McMahon Welding Services.
Fred had a warm and loving relationship with his family, especially his grandchildren who he loved to tease relentlessly. He loved hunting and fishing from an early age and taught not only his own children and grandchildren, but also the children of his friends and family. He could spend hours storytelling with his fishing and hunting buddies and enjoyed poker nights with his many poker buddies. He and Janice also enjoyed traveling to casinos with friends or sometimes just the two of them. He loved 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll music and loved to dance. He never said “no” to a friend even if it meant missing supper to track a deer or missing bedtime to process a trap full of wild hogs.
He was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Victoria and enjoyed spending time with his church family and assisting with church events.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janice; his daughter, LaRena Tobola (Matthew) of Georgetown; his son, Layne Fuller (Mary Beth) of Edna; his grandchildren, Calleigh, Zachary, and Elleigh Rose of Georgetown; and Eli, Everett, Jude, and Joella of Edna; and his sister-in-law, Marla Fuller of Louisiana.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, William “Bill” Fuller.
A memorial service will be held Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 9806 NE Zac Lentz Parkway, Victoria with the Reverend Dr. Keith Aschenbeck officiating. Food and fellowship will follow the service.
We would like to especially thank each of the skilled and caring employees who took care of Fred during his time at DeTar Hospital and PAM Rehabilitation, as well as the countless friends who visited him and helped make his stay more pleasant and positive.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church.