Former numismatic literature dealer Fred L. Lake, a longtime fixture for the Florida United Numismatists, died Dec. 25 at the Bay Pines Veterans Administration Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla. Mr.Lake was 87.

According to FUN Convention Coordinator Cindy Wibker, Mr. Lake had served on the FUN board of directors for 18 years, but also served the organization in many other capacities.

"He was our head photographer, placed directional signage in the halls, and kept the educational programs running on schedule," Wibker said. "He wore many hats and did a bang-up job for FUN.Mostly, he was fun to be around. He had a wonderful sense of humor, had a quick wit, and was very intelligent. I could always depend on him to be a voice of reason in board meetings. He was famousfor making a motion that our board meetings adjourn, and we'll all miss him greatly. I talked to him several weeks ago and he was very happy with his long and healthy life and had no regrets. Just anawesome man."

While Mr. Lake's collecting habits centered on early American copper coins, his numismatic reputation became widespread on May 17, 1989, when he conducted his first mail-bid sale offeringnumismatic literature under the firm name Function Associates, based in Marshfield, Mass., before eventually moving to Florida. The firm's name was changed to Lake Books in May 2000. Mr. Lakeconducted a combined total of 125 sales.

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