Robert G. Frie, Sr.

Robert G. Frie, Sr., 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at Mercy Hospital, Janesville, Wis.  He was born on May 24, 1946, in Brodhead, Wis., the son of Edward and Marjorie (McKinney) Frie.  He married JoAnn Neuenschwander on Feb. 23, 1974, in Brodhead.  She passed away on Feb. 13, 2006.

Bob graduated from Brodhead High School in 1964.  He served with the Brodhead Fire Department for many years and was a milk-hauler for many years.  He enjoyed gambling, playing cards, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by a son, Rob (Angela) Frie, Jr., Monroe, Wis.; daughters, Teri (Daniel) Pryce, Brodhead; Amy Bommarito, Waverly, Tenn.;and Tonia (Jeff) McNally, Milton, Wis.; three brothers, Mahlon and Ernest (Karen) Frie, both of Brodhead; Milo (Karen) Frie, of Monroe; fourteen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; three sisters, Marie Reavis, Delores Cory, and Lucille Nipple; and three grandchildren, Jacob Robert, Joshua Thomas, and Jamie Jo.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead, with Rev. Peder Johanson officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Brodhead. A visitation was held on Tuesday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.dlnewcomerfuneralhome.com.