Robert Frey

Sibley, IA

     Robert “Bob” Frey age 70 of Sibley, Iowa died Thursday, August 13, 2020 at his home in Sibley.

     A funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 17, 2020 at Solid Rock Church in Worthington, Minnesota with Pastor Scott Peterson, officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Holman Township Cemetery of Sibley.

   Visitation will take place from 2:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday, August 16^th at Jurrens Funeral Home of Sibley. The family will be present. Social distancing guidelines will be followed.

     Robert Allen Frey was born October 9, 1949 to Richard and Evelyn (Klatt) Frey. He grew up in Sibley and graduated in 1967 from Sibley High School. After high school he attended NITC and received his Associate of Arts Degree. He served in the United States Army as a medic during the Vietnam War. His platoon referred to him as “Doc Frey”. He furthered his military service in the National Guard until 1975. After returning from Vietnam Bob and Bob Welch started the EMT service in Sibley.

   On March 4, 1972 Bob was united in marriage to Sheryl Beek in Sibley, Iowa. To this union, three children were born, Robert Jr., Cindy, and Carissa.

     Bob worked for Osceola County for 49 years, part of those years as the assistant County Engineer. Bob attended the Solid Rock Assembly Church and was a member of the VFW Post 7373. He was a fan of the NY Yankees and enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes football team. Bob especially enjoyed the time spent getting together with his platoon every year. You would always find Bob fixing things around the house. He would say, “I can fix anything but a broken heart.” Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren’s events.

     Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years, Sheryl; daughters, Cindy (Jason) Tomcak of Jefferson, SD, and Carissa (Scott) Post of Spencer, IA; two grandchildren, Courtney Post and Blake Tomcak; sister Cheryl (Bob) Lampe of Spirit Lake, IA; along with many other extended family.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Evelyn; son, Robert Allen Frey Jr.; and grandparents, Max and Sarah (Popkes) Klatt.