Robert Frey Obituary

Robert F. Frey

Robert F Frey, 92, of Springfield, Ohio, and formerly of Tiffin, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at Springfield Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 24, 1930, in Wyandot County, to the late Isadore and Gladys (Swerlein) Frey.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his first loving wife of 39 years, Mary Lou (Kelbley) Frey; son, Joel M. Frey; siblings, Linus (Joan) Frey and Loretta Quail; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Konst.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 29 years, Darlene (Anderkin) Frey; children, Eric (Cathy) Frey, Leslie (Marty) Brenamen, Julie Bechtel, Karen (Peter) Smith, Susan (Jeffrey) Estep, Bryan (Dani) Moore, and Tonya Ramsey; daughter-in-law, Ann Brittian; siblings, Rita Sullivan, Ruth Konst, and Irene (Gene) Darr; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bob served his country in U.S Army Air Corps and was manager for various foundry plants in Tiffin and Springfield, retiring from The O.S. Kelly Company Springfield in 1995. Bob was a devout Catholic. He was a former member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Tiffin, and current member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Springfield. Bob was an avid Buckeye football fan and enjoyed all Cleveland professional sports, including the Browns and Indians/Guardians.

Above all, Bob was a loving family man. He spent many hours building 3D puzzles with his daughter, Karen, built all of his children wooden marble games, took his family camping throughout the years, and loved to play cards. He was genuinely blessed and loved being with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Bob was an exceptional athlete. He played semi-pro football and was known for his square dancing skills back in the day.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at Jackson Lytle & Lewis Life Celebration Center, Springfield, Ohio, with a service beginning at 7 p.m. It will be officiated by Pastor John Rice.

A second visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home, Tiffin, and Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Robert will be laid to rest at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Tiffin.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions to be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's, The ALS Association, or Childhood Cancer Research in Bob's honor.

Condolences are forwarded to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com and at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.