Bill Frome

William "Bill" Henry Frome of Colby, at age 89, passed away at Abbotsford Health Care Center on Thursday, October 10, 2024 under the tender care of Hope Hospice.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday October 15, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. The Rev. James Groleau will officiate. Inurnment to follow at Colby Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors provided by The Colby VFW Post #2227. Family and friends are welcome from 9:30 am until the time of service Tuesday at the church.
William was born on June 17, 1935 the son of Edwin and Lydia (Schumann) Frome in Colby. He graduated from Colby High School in 1955.He served in the US Army from 1956-1958 stationed in Europe. William was united in marriage to Denise (Rhyner) on January 7, 1977 in Rockford, IL.
He worked at Liberty Homes in Dorchester. They also owned Foam Products by Frome which included upholstery and cushions. William was an avid outdoors man, hunting especially. He had an interest in wood working and enjoyed making maple syrup. William enjoyed watching The Packers and Brewer games. Later in life William enjoyed helping the Amish with transportation.
William is survived by his wife, Denise of 47 years; three sons, Kent (Kim), Kurt (Lori) both of Colby and Rod (Susie) Vetterkind of Merrillan; 10 grandchildren; Evan (Montana), Olivia (Ian), Angela (Kevin) Esselman, Michael (India) and Kyle (Laura), Shayne (Chelsie), Dereck, Zachary (Shawna), Alexis and MacKenzie; and eleven great-grandchildren. He is further survived by one sister-in-law, Lisa (Keith) Rhodes and three brothers-in-law; Donald Barr, Greg (Kim) Rhyner and Jay (Wendy) Rhyner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Kim Frome; and six siblings.
The family would like to thank the staff at Abbotsford Health Care Center and Hope Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion.