Richard R. Frey

Richard R. Frey, age 74 of Upper Sandusky and formerly of Forest died peacefully from neurological complications surrounded by his family at St. Rita’s Hospital of Lima under the care of Hospice on Sunday March 17, 2013. He was born near Upper Sandusky August 14, 1938 to Albert and Viola (Kelbley) Frey who preceded him in death. On October 18, 1958 he married Martha Saalman who survives in Upper Sandusky. Mr. Frey had been a farmer and was employed at United Aircraft, Forest for over 42 years where he had been a previous president of UAW Local #1033. He attended school at Forest. He was a member of the Kenton Moose and a former member of the Kenton Eagles. Mr. Frey was a man known for his creativity and laughter, telling his jokes and building his parade originals including his chicken cart, horse mobile, and Flintstone car. His largest and most favorite project was a rebuilding an 1800 log house. He was a member of Transfiguration of the Lord (St. Mary’s Chapel) at Kirby. He is also survived by his children Rick Frey of Findlay, Elaine (Todd) Thomson of Mt. Blanchard, and Steve (Cindy) Frey of Peoria; AZ, nine grandchildren Joshua (Jane), Nathan, Nick (Dani) and Natasha Boes, Ashley, Austin Michael and Chelsea Frey, Evan and Austin Bradley Frey and one step grandchild Ty (Joanne) Thomson. Great grandchildren Madison, Kadence, and Scarlett. One step great grandchild Piper. Two brothers Eugene (Jean Ann) Frey, Upper Sandusky, James Frey, Columbus, two sisters, Margie (Walter) Bumb, New Riegel, Millie (Terry) Hartle, Upper Sandusky, sister-in-law Ruth Frey, Upper Sandusky. He was preceded in death by a son David Frey, brother Willie Frey and sister Mary Ellen White. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday March 21, 2013 at 11:00 am in St. Mary’s Chapel, Kirby, with Father JR Hadnagy O. F. M. Conv. officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Kirby. Visitation will be held on Wednesday March, 20, 2013 from 2-4pm & 6-8 pm with a prayer service beginning at 1:30 pm in BRINGMAN CLARK Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Wyandot County Home Health, Wyandot County Hospice in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Visit www.BringmanClark.com to view the Life Tribute DVD, extend a condolence or share a memory.

Richard R. Frey

August 14, 1938 - March 17, 2013