Alfred L. Frey, age 89, of Fennimore passed away on Thursday November 7, 2019 at the Divine Rehabilitation and Health in Fennimore. He was born on July 9, 1930 in Boscobel the son of Herman and Irene (Ransome) Frey. Al was united in marriage to Jean Hooks on June 5, 1953 in Boscobel.
Al graduated from Boscobel High and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge, Al and Jean farmed outside of Boscobel. Moving off the farm, Al began his employment at John Deere of Dubuque, IA and retired after 37 years. He and Jean enjoyed traveling and spending their winters in Arizona and Mississippi. He loved playing golf with his wife and friends, bowling, and playing cards. Al was an avid sports fan and loved supporting his children and grandchildren along with the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers. He was a dedicated member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church, various bowling leagues and Hickory Grove Golf Leagues, but was most dedicated to his family.
Al is survived by his beloved wife Jean of Fennimore, four children; Kathryn (Thomas) Kenney of Fennimore, Randy Frey of Fennimore, Karen Brewer of Prairie du Chien, Ron (Joan) Frey of Dodgeville, nine grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren, three sisters; Joanne Griffin of Racine, Charleene Staskal of East Dubuque, IL, Shirley (Gayle) Slauson of Bakersfield, CA, along with several nieces and nephews.
Al was preceded in death by his parents, son Kerry “Kip” Frey on September 12, 1995, brother Bob Frey, and three sisters; Dorothy Waltz, Helen Gebhart, and Martha Stender.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday November 12, 2019 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore with burial to follow in the Prairie Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at the church on Tuesday morning. The Larson Family Funeral Home of Fennimore is assisting the family.