John A. Frecka

I knew John so well. We worked together. He was truly a giant among men May his memory live forever.

We met John when we purchased our house in Pentwater, Michigan from him in 1997. After a time, John and I established a ritual of an afternoon glass of wine and a bit of cheese and crackers. I got to experience and enjoy John's love of life, his positive attitude, and his sense of humor. Our in depth discussions about the world, aided by multiple glasses of wine, were always fun and we always agreed on whatever subject was current. No matter what he experienced, he saw the good. His...

Frecka Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jodi and Dan Siegenthaler

Deb/Gary
Robin and I wish you the best during this time of grief. May positive memories ameliorate the very real pain of loss. Emotions will ambush, but as you both know, there is fact-based comfort.

John was my grandfather, and he always had a smile and a joke for me. He was the kind of man that, when he talked to you, made you feel like the most important person in the world. I know he's in heaven right now, but I miss him.

The four of his kids would roll our eyes when my dad would express one of his favorite pieces of advice: there are not problems--only opportunities. I can say that he truly lived this philosophy. When he had his stroke and was confined to a wheelchair, he never whined or complained, but maintained a positive attitude. For him, the glass was always half full, and the future something to look forward to...We would have bigger tomatoes in our garden, more green beans and onions, and bigger...

John will be missed. John was am honest man and friend during the years we worked together at Empire-Detroit Steel.