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ROBERT "BOB" FROELICH

1937 - 2025

ROBERT "BOB" FROELICH obituary, 1937-2025, Galeton, PA

BORN

1937

DIED

2025

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Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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Galeton, Pennsylvania

ROBERT FROELICH Obituary

Robert "Bob" Froelich, 87, of Galeton, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport. Born September 23, 1937, in Fritztown, he was a son of the late Edwin and Eva (Balthaser) Froelich. Bob was a graduate of Wernersville High School and attended night classes at Penn State University. He was an engineer, employed by Bell Telephone before retirement. Bob was a social member of the Galeton VFW and a member of the Galeton Moose. He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding 4-wheelers. Bob always had a smile on his face and could often be found having coffee with friends. He will be missed by the Galeton community.
Surviving are a son, Kurt (Dory) Froelich, Germania; a sister, Emma Heffne, Wyomissing; and two grandsons, Mark Froelich, Wellsboro and Cody Froelich, Westfield.
In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by a daughter, Kris Froelich.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Galeton VFW at a later time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Galeton VFW.
Arrangements and the cremation have been entrusted to the Hess Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Galeton.

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

Published by The Wellsboro Gazette from Jun. 1 to Jun. 8, 2025.

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Zach Kreitz

June 2, 2025

Bob Froelich will be greatly missed by the Twin-O Hunting & Fishing Club. You have been a legend and pioneer in the Potter County mountains. Thanks for the great memories between snowmobiling, 4 wheeling and hunting. Your memory will live forever. Till we meet again.

Tim Batterson

June 2, 2025

Bob was a good friend and neighbor. I am sorry to hear of his passing.

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