Mr. Frederick Ernest Loeb age 69, of West Jefferson, NC died on Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Mr. Loeb was born on April 9, 1943 in MI to Christian and Freida Isabelle Loeb. Mr. Loeb was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Loeb loved gardening, working in his yard, fishing and hunting. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial will follow in Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday, prior to the service. Mr. Loeb is survived by: His Wife: Phyllis Loeb 5 Sons: Frederick Wayne Loeb and wife Peggy, Chris Loeb, William Loeb, James Loeb and wife Teresa, Roger Malone and wife Sharon all of DE 1 Daughter: Katherine Main and husband Jeffery of Shady Valley, TN 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Loeb's arrangements.