Memorials may be made in loving memory to the International Myeloma Foundation or PPS (Post Polio Syndrome) Hood, Fred died October 22, 2006 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Peters, Missouri. He was the loving husband of Wilma, devoted father of Debbie Hood House (Jeff), Keith Hood (Jamie), and Tim Hood, cherished grandfather of Ken & Kara Sohn, Courtney & Taylor Hood, Jeffrey & Emily House, and Marcie Mattson (Steve), cherished great grandfather of Christian Lopez and Haylee Mattson. He is survived also by his sister Fern Schwede. Proceded in death by his parents Ray and Edna Hood. Fred was the Owener-Operator of Hood Amaco in St. Charles for 35 years before his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army.