Frohlich, Phillip (“Butch”) ( - 2018)

FROHLICH, JEROME, BENNINGTON, SPRING, ANTHOFER, OLSON, ANDRUSYK

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 1/16/2018 at 21:33:42

Phillip "Butch" Frohlich
September 20, 1938 - January 12, 2018

Phillip Roger, son of Lewis and Nola (Jerome) Frohlich, was born September 20,
1938, in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up in Coon Rapids and graduated from Coon
Rapids High School in 1957. Butch then worked for Dahl's Grocery in Des Moines.

From 1961 to 1964, Butch served with the U.S. Army at Fort Gordon, Georgia and
Fort Polk, Louisiana. He was a Lineman and attained the rank of Private First
Class. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, Butch returned to Coon Rapids and
worked with his family at Frohlich's SuperValu.

On September 19, 1964, Butch was united in marriage with Sharon Ann
Bennington. Butch and Sharon made their home in Coon Rapids, Iowa, and were
the parents of three children. Butch continued to work with his family at the
grocery store until he "retired" in 1990. He then operated Butch's Southside Lounge
and worked with Cedar Valley Construction before spending 20 years with Randy's
Trucking.

Throughout the years, Butch was a member of Annunciation Church, American
Legion Post 357 and the Moose Lodge. He was very active in the Coon Rapids
community where he served as mayor for eight years and on the Utility Board.
Butch had a passion for anything with a motor and wheels, especially cars and
motorcycles. He enjoyed passing the time sitting on his porch and watching the
children in the park. One thing about Butch, he lived life to the fullest.

Somebody always knew him no matter where he was at, he wasn't afraid to have a
little fun.

Butch enjoyed collecting Lionel Trains and other old toys throughout his life.
Butch loved animals he always had a dog, rabbits, raised horses and enjoyed
feeding the squirrels.

On Friday, January 12, 2018, Butch passed away at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll,
Iowa. He was 79 years of age.

Preceding Butch in death are his parents, wife Sharon, brother Jerome Frohlich and
a brother-in-law Rollie Spring.

He is survived by one daughter Jill Anthofer (Jeff) of Coon Rapids, two sons Scott
Frohlich (Pattie) of Harlan and Lynn Frohlich of Coon Rapids; 12 grandchildren
Alex, Andrew and Austin Anthofer; Tytan and Teya Frohlich and Jesse (Britni)
Olson and Wendy Olson; and Trae, Tylie, Trenton, Ella and Rye Frohlich; two
great grandchildren Kodi Olson and Connor Anthofer; two sisters Gayle Olson and
friend Kenny of Wisconsin and Francis (John) Andrusyk of Colorado Springs, CO;
two sisters-in-law Barbara Spring of Polk City and Janyce Frohlich of Coon
Rapids; his dog Max, his number one companion; and by nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 10:30 AM
Annunciation Church
Coon Rapids, Iowa

Father Kevin Richter, Celebrant
Assisted by Deacon Louie Meiners

Message In Music
Diane Slater, Organist
Annunciation Choir

Eucharistic Minister
Lector
Mark Kennedy
Carlene Dorpinghaus

Casketbearers ~ Butch's Grandsons
Alex, Andrew and Austin Anthofer
Tytan Frohlich
Jesse Olson
Trae, Trenton and Rye Frohlich

Honorary Casketbearers & Gift Bearers
Butch's Granddaughters
Teya Frohlich
Wendy Olson
Tylie and Ella Frohlich

Interment
Union Township Cemetery
East of Coon Rapids, Iowa

Military Honors
American Legion Gurney Parker Post 357
U.S. Army Honor Guard

Source: Ohde Funeral Home (ohdefuneralhome.com)
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