Patty Harper Frerking

Patty Harper Frerking obituary

Patty Harper Frerking

Patty Frerking Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Inc. - Springfield from Jul. 23 to Jul. 30, 2025.

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Patty was born in Oklahoma on Jan. 3, 1939, to Joe and Ora Beck Harper and died on July, 23, 2025, in Springfield, MO.

Pat is survived by her husband Ronald Frerking. Pat and Ron were members of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Pat is also survived by her two sisters, Beverly and Kay and brother Dick Harper.

Pat was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.

Pat was very active in real estate for over 35 years and worked at Murney and Associates for the last 28 of those years.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home located at 1947 E. Seminole St., Springfield, MO 65804. Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery.

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