The Blogster is sad to learn that Fred Biebel of Stratford, a grand-old man of the GOP who was born on April 5, 1926, is dead.
Here’s the statemetn from Chris Healy, chairman of the Republican State Central Committee:
“The Connecticut Republican Party and Republican everywhere mourn the loss of Chairman Emeritus Frederick K. Biebel.
Fred Biebel, as most knew him, led the Connecticut Republican Party in its darkest days to the brilliant sunshine of the Reagan Revolution. He was a tireless Republican who gave his entire life to the cause of freedom.
Fred Biebel was an original, someone who was at the center of the great political debates and contests over the last 65 years. He served in every capacity as a volunteer, campaign manager, executive director of the Party, then State Party Chairman (1975-1979) before joining President Ronald Reagan on the national stage as national co-chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Throughout his storied career, Fred Biebel was generous to a fault, counseling and supporting the next generation of Republican leaders while respecting those who he differed with politically. Fred came from an age where those who fought hard politically could still be warm friends when the whistle blew.
There are many people who Fred touched and helped propel to numerous successes, from former Mayor Nick Panuzio in Bridgeport to President Ronald Wilson Reagan of California. Fred Biebel is known through the country for his loyalty, hard work and unshakable belief in the cause of freedom and the U.S. Constitution. Fred knew and worked for six Presidents but never forgot his roots as an ordinary citizen who loved his country like a true patriot.
Republicans everywhere share in the sorrow of Fred Biebel’s passing. We offer our prayers and support to his wife, Violet, his children, Karen Sutra, Kyle Knapp and Kevin Biebel as well as his extended family who Fred loved each and every day of his rich life.”