Was the father of six children: Sons Charles, Tobin, Michael, and William and daughters Millicent and Elizabeth.
Although matriculating at both the University of Cincinnati and Point
Park College in Pittsburgh, Fred McCarren ultimately graduated from
Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey's Clown College in Sarasota,
Florida.
Had six siblings: Brothers Charles III Michael and David and sisters Patricia, Mary, and Millicent.