Roger D. Frey

Iron Mountain-Roger Dean Frey, 81, of Iron Mountain, went to our Lord and Savior on Saturday February 28, 2015 at home with his loving wife by his side. Roger was born on January 9th, 1934 in Cadillac MI, son of the late Claude and Edith (Schmidt) Frey. He graduated from Eben High School in 1952. After high school he started working at the underground Mather B Mine. He served in the United States Army Reserve as a Military Policeman from January 1954 to December 1955. After being discharged from the Army he managed the Mileage gas station in Iron Mountain for 2 years. He then was called back to the Republic Mine and eventually retired from the Tilden Mine in Ishpeming after a total of thirty seven and a half years. After retirement Roger worked with his son Donald (Koller Electric) for 12 years. On November 30th 1962 he married the love of his life Melva (Tiny) Rowell. They spent a wonderful 52 years together raising their family. He was an active member of the Balsam Street Christian church for 52 years and a member of the local VFW. Roger loved tinkering with cars and tractors, working in the garage, going to camp, cutting wood, and riding his Kawasaki Mule with his grandson Derek. He was an avid Packer fan that enjoyed watching many football games with his family. He looked forward to spending time and having lunch with his grandson Ty. He never missed a soccer game that Ty or Jacob participated in. Over the last few years he cherished watching his great-grandsons. He is survived by his wife Melva; Children, Donald (Connie) Koller, Kevin Frey of Marquette, and Tammy Sullivan; grandchildren Derek (Mallory) Koller and Ty Sullivan; great-grandchildren Jacob and Drake Koller. Sister Betty (William Sr.) Robinson; Nephew William (Lori) Robinson Jr.; Niece Stacey (Mark) Robinson-Roy; Great Niece & Nephew Sara Katherine and William Ashford Robinson III. Godson Danny Martinucci and Todd Bouffiou who was just like a son. Bother-in-laws George Rowell, Donald (Mary) Rowell, Winfield (Denise) Rowell; Sister-in-laws Ellen Kuhl and June (Phil) Dorfler and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents Roger was proceeded in death by his son Larry, brother Ted, sister-in-law Peggy and brother-in-laws Hosea and Fredrick. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the Balsam Street Christian Church in Kingsford. The funeral service will follow at 10:00 am at the church. Pastor Larry Neargarth will officiate. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Condolences to the family of Roger D. Frey may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhome.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Roger D. Frey

January 9, 1934 - February 28, 2015