Floyd W. Frisch, 79, of 521 Hudson Street, Antigo, died Saturday, March 5, 2011 at home surrounded by family and under the loving care of LeRoyer Hospice. He was born August 7, 1931, in Antigo, a son of late Joseph and Anna (Husnick) Frisch. On July 30, 1960 he married Lorraine Zima, who survives. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2010.
Mr. Frisch served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954, spending 16 months serving with the 65th Infantry on the front battle lines in the Korean War. While in the Army, he was recognized with a Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, United Nations Korean Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.
He was employed by the Langlade County Highway Department for 33 years, until his retirement in 1993. He was the head foreman of the black top and paving crew during most of his years with the county.
Mr. Frisch was a member and long-time usher at St. John Catholic Church. He was a member of the Msgr. Conrad Saile Council 1002 Knights of Columbus, the Msgr. Conrad Saile Assembly 1214 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Leland-Tollefson Veterans of Foreign War Post 2653, all of Antigo.
Mr. Frisch doted on his grandchildren, enjoyed spending hours in his workshop tinkering and crafting, caring for and grooming his yard, feeding his birds and squirrels and being involved in the annual mission fish fry at St. John. He will be remembered for his devotion to the elderly in his neighborhood as he mowed their lawns, shoveled their sidewalks, and helped with maintenance on their homes.
In addition to his wife, Lorraine, survivors include five children: Karen (Don) Brettingen, Waconia, MN, Thomas (Michelle) Frisch, Hiawatha, IA, Kim Frisch, Westminster, CO, Todd (Melissa) Frisch, River Falls, Jennifer Frisch, Seattle, WA; eight beloved grandchildren: Ben, Pete, and Lauren Brettingen, Olivia, Isaac, and Isabel Frisch and Kenna and Cole Frisch; three sisters: Marie Hunt, Green Bay, Cecelia (Rudy) Ourada, Reedsville and Millie Zimmerman, Antigo; sisters-in-law: Pat Frisch, Green Bay, Marilyn Frisch, Antigo. Also surviving from his wife's family are Ken and Aggie Husnick, Antigo and Dorothy Zima, Eldorado.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Frisch was preceded in death by four brothers: Maynard (Clara) Frisch, Norman (Alice) Frisch, Roy Frisch, and Donald Frisch; three brothers-in-law: Don Zima, Stanley Hunt and Eugene Zimmerman; a sister-in-law Mary Brown.
The Celebration of Floyd's life will be held Thursday 10:30 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church. Rev. Charles Hoffmann will officiate. Entombment will be in the Queen of Peace Cemetery Mausoleum where military rites will be conducted by the Antigo Veterans.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bradley Funeral Home with a parish wake service at 3:30 p.m. and the Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
A luncheon will be held for all family, relatives and friends in the St. John Parish hall immediately after the committal rites at the cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to All Saints Catholic School or LeRoyer Hospice.
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sorry for your loss
On the 1 year anniversary of your passing from this world into God's Heavenly Kingdom - your family raises a toast to you Floyd! God Bless.
Happy 80th Birthday Floyd - your family misses you every day! If there is beer in Heaven, you and your family & friends that preceded your entrance - are having one with you right now.
Love You - the Frisch Family
Tom;
My very sincere sympathy to your family. Working in the business doesn't make it any easier, but we certainly know hoe important it is to remember a good life lived.
Floyd reading the Antigo Daily Journal
Floyd having a beer at his retirement party
Floyd, Jimmy Hunt & Pat Frisch
Hi Karen.... I just enjoyed looking at these wonderful photo's of your Dad & family, what a nice tribute. Stay strong and hold tight
to your memories, it's what keeps us going when we loose a parent. Thinking of you during this diffucult time. Mickey Dakin Reimer
Go Packers!
Surprise Grandpa!
New Orleans
Karen and Family, How I have enjoyed reading through your father's obituary and looking at the picture of your beautiful family. He sounds like a Honorable man. How special for you guys to have celebrated your parent's 50th Wedding Anniversary last year. He must have been wonderful because look at everything he has created. What a legacy! With deepest sympathy.
Karen and family, I'm sorry I couldn't come to the services for your Dad. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Your Dad was a very special man and I know you will all miss him so much, but I also know you have many wonderful memories to help you. Hugs to you and your mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Lorraine and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Lloyd will always be remembered for his kindness and caring personality.
Sincerely,
Nancy and Ron Blood
Frisch family Christmas
Dearest Lorraine & Family,
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. We were so blessed to have gotten to know Floyd we couldn't have asked for a better neighbor. He always had a kind word to say and always was kind hearted to us. He will be sadly missed by all! Its going to be quite quiet in the neighborhood without hearing Floyd with his lawn mower going and his leaf blower....we all knew when it was time to do ours when we heard Floyd out there! If there is ever anything you need big or small please dont hesitate to call you have my number call day or night!!
May the Lord comfort you and yours. God bless each of you.
Though I am saddened, I have very fond memories of Floyd and the whole Frisch family as I was growing up. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Tom,
My sympathies to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Frisch family. He was a wonderful man and a joy to be around. He will be dearly missed. Sincerly, Dorothy, Terri and Matt
Our thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. Uncle Floyd was such an awesome man. I was so lucky to have him as my god father. My he rest in peace and may you all find comfort in knowing he is watching over you. Love, Lori (Ourada) Rabideau
Floyd was a wonderful caring man with a smile that was infectous. He was a neighbor that everyone would want to have and we were truely blessed for having known him. We will miss hearing the lawnmower and knowing its time to mow because Floyd's out there. Sam will miss the conversations also but will hold dear to the ones they shared.
WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER FLOYDS SMILE AND RIDING THE SHUTTLE WITH US. SO SORRY HE HAS LEFT ALL OF US'
Uncle Floyd will be missed by so many. He was such a fighter throughout the last several years, and now has found peace. He has a wonderful, supportive family that will miss him so much, as we all will. Our thoughts are with all of you, may you find comfort during this difficult time.
With love- Michele, Jeff, Megan and Mason
My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Tom. Your father sounds like a tremendous man, and though I never knew him, it's obvious how greatly he'll be missed.
Reeling one in
50th Anniversary Collage
A young gentleman
Joseph & Anna Frisch Family
Wedding day
Waiting for more black top
Floyd's obituary picture
Condolences to you and your family Tom. We are thinking of you guys.
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