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Eugene F. Frohling

11/2/1934 - 1/12/2012


Obituary


Eugene F. Frohling, 77, of Clarion passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond.

Funeral services for Eugene Frohling will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 16, 2012, at the United Church of Rowan, with Pastor Nancy Hofmeister officiating.  Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 602 North Main Street, in Clarion and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

Eugene Frohling was born November 2, 1934, in Meservey to Herman and Gertie (Koenen) Frohling.  He attended and graduated from Rowan High School.

Eugene was united in marriage to Ardith Strever on January 30, 1954, at the Congregational Church in Clarion.

Eugene enlisted in the U.S. Army in February of 1954.  Upon his discharge from the Army, he began farming, which was his lifelong profession.  He worked several other jobs in addition to farming, including at the elevator in Rowan, as a substitute mail carrier, as a school bus driver for Rowan community schools, and for Standard Oil Fertilizer Company for more than 20 years.

Eugene enjoyed all types of woodworking and he refinished and replicated antique furniture.  He loved fishing and looked forward to the annual summer fishing trip with his family each August.

Eugene was also a gifted musician, singing tenor in several music groups, including a quartet with his siblings.  He was also a regular attendee of the Dows jam sessions.

Eugene was a member of the United Church of Rowan, where he held several church offices, and was a member of the American Legion in Rowan.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Ardith Frohling of Clarion; his children Leslie Stork of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota and Gene (Kristi) Frohling of Rowan; grandchildren Aimee Miller of Rowan, Jonathan (Miranda) Stork of Pequot Lakes, Alex Frohling of Rowan, Kathleen (Kenny Charpentier) Stork of Pine River, Minnesota; great-grandchildren Warren Miller, William Miller, Hannah Miller, Jethro Charpentier, and Violet Stork; two sisters Bonnie (Robert) Leist of Rowan and Diane (Gordon) Sandman of Belmond; one brother Randy (Pam) Frohling of Belmond; along with numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Vickie Sue Frohling; granddaughters Tiffaney, Sondra, and Marcie Stork; his son-in-law Stephen Stork; and sister-in-law Jessi Frohling.