Daniel Allen Fronk

Daniel Allen Fronk 1935-2017
81, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., passed away on June 18, 2017. Born in Dover, Ohio, Dec. 28, 1935, Dan was the third of ten children by Edward Henry and Mary Viola Fronk. Dan was a gentleman of high integrity and generous spirit. He served as a role model in his love and dedication toward his family and friends. Having had the privilege of playing football for The Ohio State University under the watchful eye of Coach Woody Hayes, Dan brought a unique level of intensity to life, family, work and friendships. Dan was married to Jody Ann Langen and was the proud father of two children, Mary Lynn (Charles) Phillips, of New York, N.Y. and Daniel George (Kelly) Fronk, of Columbus, Ohio. Prior to Jody's death in 1996, Dan resided in the Columbus, Ohio area. He was a Senior Executive Vice President and Board Member of The Ohio Company, served on the Board of Directors for Bob Evans Farms, Inc., and remained an active member and mentor in the business community up until his retirement. He was an avid competitor and enjoyed all sports, but was partial to bridge, tennis, and playing golf with his buddies "The Old Geezers". He enjoyed a supportive network of close friends within the Upper Arlington community and St. Agatha Parish. Dan remarried Elsa Sue Stillwagon in 1999, moved to St. Simon Island, Ga. and later to Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. where he broadened his circle of friends and took pleasure in a life of retirement and travel.
Dan was adored by his grandchildren, Charles Louis Philips, Lucy Kindred Philips, Daniel Gatling Fronk and Ella Elaine Fronk. Through his marriage with Sue, Dan had the opportunity to expand his family to include Daniel (Trish) Dilley and their children, Haley and Maddie. Dan will be remembered most for his unwavering love of family and his tenacity…He put up a strong fight to the very end.
Donations can be made on Dan's behalf The Woody and Anne Hayes National Championship Athletic Scholarship Fund, The Ohio State University Foundation, 1480 W. Lane Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43221. A memorial service will be held on August 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory in Grandview, Ohio, followed by a Celebration of Life reception. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd. Columbus OH 43221. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a memory of Dan.
SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 614-457-5481