CHARLES R. FROELICH age 89, beloved husband for 35 years of Theresa (nee Sumen); loving father of Charles Jr. (wife Shari), Karen Toth (husband Michael), and Angela Percassi (nee Velotta) (husband Peter); devoted grandfather of Mia, Nicholas, Dylan, Emma, and Leah; dearest brother of the late Robert Froelich and Margaret Cavolo; dear uncle, great-uncle, and friend of many.
Chuck was born on July 12, 1927 in Cleveland and passed away on December 29, 2016. He was a resident of Euclid for 35 years, formerly of Chardon. Chuck was a member of VFW Post #7754 Fairport Harbor, FOP, and a WWII and Korean Conflict U.S. Army and Navy Veteran. He graduated from East Tech High School and was a police officer and detective in Cleveland Heights. Chuck loved fishing, golfing and was an avid reader. He enjoyed playing softball, racquetball and tennis. Chuck will be remembered as a gentle, strong, funny and witty man who had a great sense of humor. He loved his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Chuck loved the Lord and his church. He will be greatly missed.
Contributions may be made in Chuck’s memory to Body of Christ Church 38057 Erie Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094 or McGregor House 14900 Private Drive, Cleveland, OH 44112 or VA Administration 10701 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106. Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Celebration of Life Service Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 5 PM at Body of Christ Church with military honors to follow. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Chuck at THE CHURCH SUNDAY, January 22, 2016 from 3-5 PM. Arrangements by THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD).
Charity Name: BODY OF CHRIST COMMUNITY, CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION, MCGREGOR INDEPENDENT SENIOR HOUSING
Charity EIN: 341811686, 341710663, 364545139
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Angela Percassi
An amazing man…thank you
Jerry Brumbaugh
I am so sorry to hear of Chuck’s passing. To me he was a gentile giant, kind and considerate. I was hoping he would play golf once more. Jerry Brumbaugh
Gary & Brigitte Marts
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Rich & Barbara Macdonald
Terri and family we are so sorry for your loss of Chuck.He was such a good person and friend.We will all meet again.God Bless
John and Jean Miehm
Our hearts are saddened with the loss of a very special man, Chuck will live in our hearts and memories. Our prayers for you Theresa and all the Froelich family.
Lenay Stevers
My deepest condolences to you Terry and family. Chuck was a wonderful man and will be dearly missed. Prayers and thoughts to all of you. May he Rest In Peace.