Marshall Fredericks

1908–1998 (age 90)

Sculptor

Biography

Marshall Fredericks (1908-1998) crafted monumental sculptures that continue to convey hope and heroism in public spaces, from the Spirit of Detroit to the moving figures that grace civic plazas.

He rests at Greenwood Cemetery, and his artistry endures in communities that cherish the grace and humanity of each composition.

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