Calvin J. Frye

Calvin J. Frye obituary, Newton, KS

Calvin J. Frye

Calvin Frye Obituary

Visit the Petersen Family Funeral Home - Newton website to view the full obituary.

Calvin Jay Frye, 71, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

He was born March 30, 1952 in Elkhart, Indiana.

Cal is survived by his wife Jo, sons, Ben and wife Lindsay of Valley Ceneter. Tim and wife Monica of McPherson. Six granddaughters, Paige, Taylor, Abilene, Ellis, Taylor and Raegan. Two brothers, David and wife Sharon of Goshen, IN. Philip and wife Marilyn of Goshen, IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joas H Frye and Irene Frye.

Cal retired as the director of the supply chain at Ascension, Via Christi.

Memorial donations can be made to New Hope Shelter and left in care of Petersen Family Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Petersen Family Funeral Home - Newton

215 N. Main, Newton, KS 67114

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