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Dean Fronk Obituary
Dean Herbert Fronk, age 75, passed away September 9, 2017 at his residence. Dean was born in Dover, Ohio, to the late Edward Fronk and Viola Bambeck. He is preceded in death by brothers Edward (Nancy), Robert (Marilyn), Daniel (Jody/deceased, Sue), and Paul (Dee) Fronk. Dean was a proud member of The 1961 Ohio State University NCAA Football Championship Team and served in the Army Reserves. Dean is survived by his wife, Lynn; son, Dean E. (Niki) Fronk; and grandchildren, Dean K., Scarlett and Levon; daughter, Dr. Dana (Mike) Griffith; and grandchildren, Mia and Charlie; and son, Douglas (Lisa) Fronk and grandchildren, Lyla, Fischer, Evie Viola and Phoebe; brothers and sisters, Elaine, Dale (Helen), Mary (Skip Smallridge), Sally (Barry) Robinson and Jim (Martha Belury). A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Resurrection Cemetery, 9571 N. High St., Lewis Center, OH 43035. Father Lynch will be officiating. Friends and family may visit at the Fronk residence afterwards from 2-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The National Brain Tumor Society and The Garden Club of Ohio All Schools Fund. Arrangements have been entrusted to SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to express condolences.
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September 13, 2017
The East family sends sympathies to the whole Fronk family. A special hug to you, Lynn, as I recall all our Worthington High School football nights and our family bonds.
Blessings on you as you celebrate Big Dean and adjust to your loss.
Kathy East and Brian and Brad
September 13, 2017
Fronk Family,
Sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed the time with Big Dean and Mrs. Fronk when they visited us through our many adventures in life from Ohio to Los Angeles! Our family will be think of yours on Thursday. Love, Jerry, Anindya and Vivian
Steve Voit
September 13, 2017
Lynn, I give my deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of Dean. Steve Voit
September 12, 2017
Sorry for your loss - the Muirfield Village Garden Club members.
Wendi Beauseau
September 12, 2017
Lynn, we are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Dean greatly. Please let us know if there is anything you need at all.
Wendi and Andrew Beauseau
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