Kirk A. Fry, 62, of South Euclid, Ohio, passed away August 20, 2023, after a valiant battle with prostate cancer.
Kirk was born July 15, 1961, in Sturgis, Michigan. He spent most of his childhood in LaGrange, Indiana. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 1979 and went on to study mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He was a proud member of Delta Chi Fraternity and a life-long Presbyterian.
He moved to the Cleveland area in January 1984, and only planned to stay for a handful of years. He ended up spending 39 years as a resident of Cuyahoga County. In January 1990, Kirk met Hope (Hart) Fry at Pioneer Memorial Presbyterian Church choir practice in Solon. They were wed in 1991 and went on to have two children, Beth and Colin. Kirk had a 40-year career as a mechanical engineer. He started as an HVAC sales engineer with Gardiner. He later became a licensed professional engineer licensed in 42 states and a LEED Accredited Professional. He finished his career with Osborn Engineering. His fingerprints are all over Northeast Ohio and the United States. Kirk worked on many public and private projects including Kent State University College of Architecture & Environmental Design, Cuyahoga County Public Libraries, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland Heights Library, various police departments, Cleveland Browns Stadium, Ohio Stadium, Schottenstein Center and many Kohl’s stores across the country. He was proud to mentor the next generation of mechanical engineers.
Kirk loved music, sports, and his family. He sang, played guitar and bass. He was a Purdue football fan and an Indiana basketball fan. After marrying Hope, the Buckeyes became a favorite as well. He was an avid Cleveland (Indians) Guardians, Browns, and Cavs fan.
Kirk was a beloved husband for 31 years to Hope (nee Hart), loving father of Beth and Colin, cherished son of the late Sally (nee Sites) Fry Ashcraft and the late Lowell Fry, fond step-son of Charles Ashcraft, devoted brother of Kelly Mikesell (husband Kevin), dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Contributions in memory of Kirk suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192. Celebration of Life service Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at the funeral home at 1 PM. Family will receive friends to pay tribute and celebrate the life of Kirk at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just East of Green Rd.) ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 19 FROM 11 AM UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE.
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Margie Toohey
A very fine man and father married to the best!
Mary and Ted Baker
A beautiful tribute. Kirk is missed. Our sincere condolences to Hope, Beth, and Colin. We’re thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Karin and Dave Nethery
We are so sorry for your loss of this fine man. Kirk played an important role in the faith journey of Bryan at LCPC. May the peace and comfort of God be with you all during this difficult time.
Beth Gossett Schofield
So very sorry for your loss.
Becky Thornberry Selmon
Hope,
So sorry for your loss.
Tony and Cari Ardura
Our deepest condolences on the loss of such a great husband, father, family man and friend.
Dan & Ziona Austrian
Our deepest and sincere condolences to the family. May his soul rest in peace.
Bob Case
Kirk was one of the most talented people I have ever met and yet his personality overshadowed his talents. Kirk was smart, a fantastic singer, a strategic thinker, had a quick wit and a fantastic sense of humor making his engaging personality one you always wanted to be with. My prayers are with Hope, Beth, Colin and all his many friends and associates – we were all blessed to have Kirk touch our lives.
Tammy Siragusano
Hope, Beth and Colin
You are in our prayers and in our hearts. I was so shocked to learn about Kirk. Hope I pray for your strength, best friends are irreplaceable and I know your heart is broken.
Love you
Tammy Siragusano
Brenda Lieurance
So very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
David & Brenda (White)
Lieurance & Sons
David B. Miller
Dear Hope, Beth, & Colin,
Words can not adequately express my deepest condolences and sympathies in the passing of Kirk. He was a great friend, someone that was always quick with a smile, and willingness to lend a hand wherever neeed. We will continue to keep each of you lifted up in prayer for strengthen during this season of grief and loss. May each of you, in some way find comfort in the words from the Good Book: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
Sincerely,
David B. Miller
Sofiya Goncharova & Eugene Matsov
It is our prayer that God will comfort you during this time of grief. May He richly bless you even as you mourn, and may the light of His presence be a continual source of consolation.
I keep Kirk in my thought and prayers
With deepest sympathy
Sofi & Eugene
Jeffrey G. Shook
Hope and Family, I am very sorry to hear about Kirk. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May light perpetually shine upon him.
Inna Utis
Hope, Beth, and Colin
You have our deepest condolences for the loss of a wonderful person.
May the soul of Kirk rest in peace. He will always be remembered.
Joseph and Inna Utis
Ellen Bobka
Hope, Beth, Colin, Kelly,
Kirk’s generous ways and gifts will be missed. His songs and music and sense of humor provide us with wonderful memories. You are in my prayers and thoughts. May the gift of time ease your mourning.
Ellen Bobka