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Robert Frost Obituary
RODNEY -- Robert Lee "Frosty" Frost, 54, of Rodney, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Kent County.
He was born Dec. 26, 1964, in Grand Rapids, the son of George and Doris Frost, and grew up in Cedar Springs. On May 1, 1982, he married Barbara Housler, and they moved to Big Rapids in 1999, where he had lived since.
Frosty was a commercial truck driver with Big Rapids Towing and Dunkel trucking off and on for the last 20 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and loved to bowl and golf as well. Frosty was always willing to lend a hand and never met a person he didn't like.
Surviving are his wife, Barb; their four children, Tamara (Nick) Wade, of Paris, David, of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aimee (Tim) Kelsh, of Big Rapids, and Benjamin, of Grand Rapids; eight grandchildren, Adriana, Nathan, Davin, Alexis, Aleigha, Hadley, Carson and Brynlee; three brothers, George, of El Paso, Texas, Leroy, of Trufant, and Archie, of Battle Creek; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and adopted family. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Pete Alley officiating. Bob's family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7, at the funeral home and from 11 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday. Casual attire requested by family. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Matt Cholger
January 9, 2019
Great man! It was a pleasure working with Frosty and chatting with him on our way to Grand Rapids as we would pass each other on 131. So sorry for your loss, he will be missed by many.
Frank Nerychel
January 8, 2019
Going to miss you my friend.
Steve Horowitz Teacher
January 8, 2019
Sorry for your loss. He was a fine student in Cedar Springs along with his brother Archie.
Marty Fenstermacher
January 5, 2019
Prayers and hugs, will miss you
Julie Gates-Wilbur
January 5, 2019
George Im sorry son Frosty passed. Prayers said for family now. Especially at this season loss it even harder felt. Old classmate at CSJHS . Julie Gates Wilbur
Esse Fricke
January 5, 2019
You will forever be remembered and always be missed. Love you Frosty!
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