Carol Frechen Obituary
Born on November 9, 1943, the daughter of Herbert A. Armbrustmacher and Marian E (Fox) Armbrustmacher, Carol grew up in Fowler where she was a 1961 graduate of Fowler High School. She enjoyed working with Federal Mogul until her retirement in 2003. On May 25, 1963 she married Robert Frechen in Fowler, and they made their home in St. Johns.
Carol was an avid gardener and her residence on Ottawa in St. Johns was a testament to her passion. She took impeccable care of her lawn and flower gardens, maintaining them with the utmost dedication and pride. In addition to her love for gardening, Carol had enjoyed the camaraderie of a good card game, whether it was a competitive round of rawhide with her brothers and sisters-in-law or a lively game of bunco with her girlfriends. She also had a fondness for the casino in Mt. Pleasant, where she would often go for a bit of fun and relaxation. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was always at her happiest when she was surrounded by her family, with whom she shared some of her fondest memories.
Robert preceded her in death in 2012. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Mark) Braun and Melissa (the late Ray) Trevino; grandchildren, Brianna (Bobby) Prince, Marcus Braun, and Matthew Herzog; great grandchild, Teagan Herzog; siblings, Paul (Bonnie) Armbrustmacher, Carl (the late Judy) Armbrustmacher, Mark (Diane) Armbrustmacher; sisters-in-law, Irene Armbrustmacher and Donna Goerge, and many extended family members and dear friends.
*Update: Visitation and Funeral Mass days and times have changed*
Visitation will be held at McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel, 1500 Waterford Parkway, St. Johns, on Tuesday, October 24, from 2-8PM with a Vigil Service at 7PM.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 Linden St., St. Johns, on Wednesday, October 25, at 10AM with Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Interment of ashes in Most Holy Trinity in Fowler. A luncheon will follow.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Michigan Parkinson's Foundation.
For further information please phone McGeehan Funeral Home at 989-224-4422.
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