Robert L. Fry: 1917 – 2009
Robert L. Fry, 91, a resident of Churubusco, died at 1:52 a. m. on Monday, April 20, 2009, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He had been in failing health for the past three months.
Mr. Fry was born in Fort Wayne on December 11, 1917, a son of James M. and Emilie (Fuelling) Fry. He spent his formative years in Lake Township in Allen County, and was married on April 5, 1941 in Churubusco to Evelyn L. Rapp. He lived all of his adult life in Churubusco, and served with the U. S. Army during World War II.
Employed at General Electric in Fort Wayne for 37 years, he retired from there in 1979. He was a member of the Churubusco United Methodist Church; was a 50-year member of both Churubusco Lodge 515 F&AM and Churubusco Order of the Eastern Star 136; was a member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Fort Wayne; the General Electric Quarter Century Club, and was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans.
Mrs. Fry preceded him in death on March 28, 1992.
The surviving relatives include his daughters Rita (Jerry) Ransom of Churubusco and Lana (Ron) Rudolph of Rolling Meadows, Ill; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and spouse, he was preceded in death by four brothers Darwin Fry, Russell Fry, Albert Fry, and James W. Fry; and by a great-grandson Scott Coffey.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. on Thursday, April 23, in the Churubusco United Methodist Church with Pastor Corinne K. Boruff, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Wednesday from 2 to 8 p. m., or one hour prior to the service. Churubusco Lodge 515 F&AM will conduct memorial services at 8 p. m. Wednesday at the mortuary.
Interment with military graveside rites will be in the Riverview Cemetery, south of Churubusco.
The family requests that memorials be directed to the Masonic Learning Center, 431 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 [for children's dyslexia]
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April 20th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Rita & Family:
I have many fond memories of Bob and the times our families have spent together. Becca and I share your grief and also your joy for Bob’s “homecoming.” May our love for you and the love of all of your family and friends bring you comfort, and may God’s peace find its way to you.
April 20th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Love you Richelle… you and your family are in our prayers…
April 20th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy
Becky, Jereme, and Jacob
April 21st, 2009 at 8:00 am
Our hearts and prayers go out to your large, loving family and especially Richelle & Matt. It has been a privilege to “stand on the shoulders” of such an honored veteran.
Aunt Janet & Uncle Bill
Fairfax, Virginia
April 21st, 2009 at 9:40 am
Dearest Fry Family:
It’s with great sadness that we send our condolences at the loss of your father and grandfather. Grandpa Fry was a man of great integrity who loved his family beyond measure. I’ll always remember the smile that he had on his face when I saw him at church. At this time of sadness, please know that you all are being prayed for constantly.
Mark and Meegan Siegwarth
April 21st, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Rita,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Myrna Geyer Bailey
April 21st, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Please accept my sympathies upon Bob’s passing. He was always a joy to be around , and will be sorely missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
May God’s Peace sustain and strengthen you as you grieve and also celebrate a great life well lived.
April 21st, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Life long friends are few. But, this is what the whole Fry family has been to me. Growning up with Rita & Lana, Bob & Evelyn through church and life time friends with my parents, Evelyn and Rainbow Girls, the memories just keep coming, and they are all good ones. What fun to attend Bob’s 90th birthday party. He always was glad to see you and greeted everyone with a smile. There was truly a “homecoming” yesterday.
Much love to all,
Kathie
April 21st, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Fry Family,
We have such great memories of Bob. Mom, Annie, and I will all miss him so much. I especially enjoyed the times that Bob would share with me how he thought things should be. What a blessing it must have been for all of you to have him for the time that you did. We are praying for you, and celebrating with you as Bob is Home.
Our Love to all of You
The O’Connell – Klepper Family
April 22nd, 2009 at 9:33 am
Dear Richelle and Jerilyn and family,
I know how much you loved your grandfather and remember how lovingly you spoke of him. My sincere sympathy to you and your family upon his death.
Love,
Betty Kelley
April 22nd, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Dear Fry Family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Bob. I have so many memories of him with my Grandparents, Don and Evelyn Miller. I know he will be missed. He is someone I will never forget. He is a true gift from God. May Bob and his wonderful wife Evelyn rest in peace.
Kara White Kruse
April 22nd, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Dear Ransom Family,
My heart aches for all of you today. I know how much Grandpa (Bob) was loved by you and so many others. What a blessing it was for us in the office to hear him and his “lady friends” chatting, laughing and enjoying one another as they put newsletters together or stuffed bulletins! YOu have truly been blessed to have been loved by him! My thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you as you grieve and celebrate his life. May God’s wonderful strength, love and comfort surround you today. And enjoy the stories folks need to tell you! They will be a joy to hear!
With love,
Chris Newman-Jacobs
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:33 am
Jerilyn, I am so Sorry to hear about your Grandpa. You and your family have had so many wonderful times with him, that you remember forever. My prayers will be with you and your family at this time.
Love,
Janet
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:47 am
Dear Fry Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Fry’s passing. We only meet him once. He seemed like a sweet man.
He attended our daughters wedding with Mrs. Meroney. Kim and Jeff Kehr (Jeff is Mrs.Meroney’s grandson) We have a cute memory of him when he danced with Kim he started to stop after a few moment and she told him he had her for the whole dance he responded I don’t know if my hip will take it. We thought that was so adorable. Kim and Jeff talk about him alot when they would visit at the Holidays. I am sure he will be greatly missed by all.
Again,We are so sorry we never got to share another visit with.
Sincerely,
David and Irene
May 14th, 2009 at 1:19 am
Dear Fry Family,
We are very saddened to hear about the death of Bob. What a wonderful and nice man. I always enjoyed talking to him with his very pleasant demeaner and always smiling face. I ran into him recently in Busco and as always he was so nice. He always made you feel better whenever you had the opportunity to talk to him. He was so gracious, thoughtful and considerate to our Grandma Neufer. She spent some to the happiest years of her life when she rented a home from him. We are sure that you will greatly miss him but also remember the wonderful man that he was. God bless you all.
Stan Schenher