William D. "Bill" Frisk, 88, of Waverly, NY went to be with His Lord on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.

He was born May 10, 1927 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Nicholas and Minnie Bodewes Frisk.

Bill was a Veteran of the US Army, serving in Italy during WWII. Upon returning from the service, he attended Washington Bible College in Washington D.C. for 4 years and obtained his Ministerial License. Bill and his wife Ruth served the Lord on the Mission Field for many years in Jamaica and Trinidad.

He served the Lord in many other capacities by starting a Christian School in Goudsboro, PA and was the Director of the Wayne County Child Evangelism Fellowship. He was a Home School Evaluator.

Bill was a School Bus Driver and Janitor for the Western Wayne School District before retiring. Bill was an avid reader and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing.

He is predeceased by his great-grandson Dillon Michael Melton, brother Dr. Raymond Frisk and sister Mary Frawley.
William is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years Ruth at home, children Robert Frisk of Kalispell, MT, Karen and Kenneth Sloan of Morocco, IN, Thomas and Bonnie Frisk of Honesdale, PA, David and Mary Anne Frisk of White Haven, PA, John and Peggy Frisk of Lake Stevens, WA, Beth and Ted Kraybill of Waverly, NY, and James Frisk of Berwick, PA, 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, sister Margaret Rose Emmick of Elmira, NY, brother and sister-in-law Dr. James and Patricia Frisk of GA, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins .

Friends and family may call on Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 2pm-3pm at the Greater Valley Assembly of God, 104 South Main Street, Athens, PA. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at the Church at 3pm with the Rev. Chris Gray from the Greater Valley Assembly of God Church officiating.

Memorial Donations can be made in William's memory to the: New Tribes Mission, 1000 East First Street, Sanford, FL 32771.
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Published by Tri-County Independent on Mar. 2, 2016.

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Bob Longenecker

February 23, 2022

We here at Wayne-Pike CEF are grateful for the years Bill spent here as the director. I am glad he was able to attend our 50th anniversary celebration 20 years ago.

Kimberly Herne

March 6, 2016

You will forever be in my heart. You have touched mine and my familys lives. You are one of the most precious, Godliest, carrying, loving man Ive ever known. You were the best priciple that I have ever had. You will forever be missed. To Mrs. Frisk and the family, I am so sorry for your loss. We will see him again soon. My parents Butch and Ginny Herne give their condolences and send their love.

Kimberly Herne

March 6, 2016

You will forever be in my heart, you have touched mine and my familys lives in so many ways. You were the best principal I have ever had, one of the most precious, Godliest man Ive ever known. You are very loved and missed Mr. Frisk. To Mrs. Frisk and family I am so very sorry for your loss. My parents Butch and Ginny gives their condolences as well and send their love.

Lisa Herne Tucker

March 6, 2016

He was a man of God here on earth and now God is giving him his rewards beside him in Heaven . See you again Mr. Frisk

March 4, 2016

I remember Bill as a dedicated Christian who cared greatly for his family and those he came in contact with. He was a fine example to those students he taught. Jerry Birmelin

Kurt SCUDILLO

March 3, 2016

Mr. Frist was my prisable at Calvary Christian School he has a loving man and caring I am happy to have known a grate men like him if it was not for him I will not have achieved so much in my life

March 3, 2016

Tom and Bonnie et al

I am sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I still remember the time you brought him out hunting. May you remember the fond memories of him and follow the Godly legacy he left behind.

Josh Sheard

Bob Longenecker

March 3, 2016

I am thankful for the years Bill served as director of Wayne-Pike Child Evangelism Fellowship. I am also happy he and Ruth were able to attend of 50th anniversary celebration 14 years ago. May the Lord bless all his family with many precious memories.

Anne & Luke Brink

March 1, 2016

Mr. Frisk married Luke and myself almost 24 years ago. He was a wonderful man and we are so very sorry to hear of his passing. We will keep his family in our prayers.

Donna Herne

March 1, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and condolences for your family

Peggy Frisk

March 1, 2016

To all of the Frisk family. I am so sorry for your loss. I am also very sorry I will not be there for his memorial. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad was special and will be missed. Love, Peggy and Nicholas Frisk

David and Susan Seber

March 1, 2016

Dear Tom And family Susan and I are praying for you at this time of great loss. Pastor Bill and Ruth were good friends of ours, he and I enjoyed golfing together and we attended the same church . He will be missed by all who knew hm.

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