Henry W. Fryzelka, 79, a lifelong resident of Grant Township in Grand Traverse County, died peacefully with his family by his side March 6, 2005, at Munson Hospice House.
Henry was born Feb. 25, 1925, at home, the son of Joseph J. and Anna (Kotula) Fryzelka. On April 27, 1946, he married the former Nellie M. Witkop, who became his best friend and farming partner. Nellie preceded him in death Aug. 2, 1976.
Besides being a self-employed farmer for 67 years, Henry worked at Parsons Corp. and Cone Drive Gear/Textron. He was a member of the UAW Local 21 and the Eagles, Traverse Aerie No. 383. Most of his enjoyment was found in farming, gardening, woodworking and travel.
Henry is survived by his two daughters, Joan Saul (Byron Kuenzer) of Kingsley and Betty (Bernard) Schaub of Saginaw; two grandson, Willaim (June) Schaub of Saginaw and Thomas Saul with the U.S. Navy in Tallahassee, Fla; a granddaughter, Leta Saul of Mesick; and a step-grandson, Christopher (Linda) Kuenzer of Iron Mountain. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren, Tony, Tathan, and Kaylan of Saginaw, Michael, Jason, and Brenna of Mesick; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind two sisters-in-law, Margaret Fryzelka of Phoenix, and Jane Witkop, and a brother=in=law, John Witkop, both of Traverse City, and his best friend, Bill Rackow of Buckley.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nellie; one grandson, Ronald Schaub; siblings, Joseph, Edward, Louie, Ann Svec and Hattie Saul; brothers-in-law, John Saul and Charles Svec; and sister-in-law, Monica Fryzelka.
Visitation will take place at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home Wednesday, March 9, from 5 until 8 p.m.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at St. Francis Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father Kenneth Stachnik serving as celebrant. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the Mass at church. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
Memorial contributions ay be directed to St. Francis Catholic Church or to Munson Hospice.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff at Munson West-4, to Dr. Salata, Vincent Worthington, Kurt Crosby and Munson Hospice for their overwhelming compassion and guidance. Also a special thank you to the staff and all care-givers at Tendercare of Traverse City for their loving cre and support the past two years.
Henry was born Feb. 25, 1925, at home, the son of Joseph J. and Anna (Kotula) Fryzelka. On April 27, 1946, he married the former Nellie M. Witkop, who became his best friend and farming partner. Nellie preceded him in death Aug. 2, 1976.
Besides being a self-employed farmer for 67 years, Henry worked at Parsons Corp. and Cone Drive Gear/Textron. He was a member of the UAW Local 21 and the Eagles, Traverse Aerie No. 383. Most of his enjoyment was found in farming, gardening, woodworking and travel.
Henry is survived by his two daughters, Joan Saul (Byron Kuenzer) of Kingsley and Betty (Bernard) Schaub of Saginaw; two grandson, Willaim (June) Schaub of Saginaw and Thomas Saul with the U.S. Navy in Tallahassee, Fla; a granddaughter, Leta Saul of Mesick; and a step-grandson, Christopher (Linda) Kuenzer of Iron Mountain. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren, Tony, Tathan, and Kaylan of Saginaw, Michael, Jason, and Brenna of Mesick; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind two sisters-in-law, Margaret Fryzelka of Phoenix, and Jane Witkop, and a brother=in=law, John Witkop, both of Traverse City, and his best friend, Bill Rackow of Buckley.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nellie; one grandson, Ronald Schaub; siblings, Joseph, Edward, Louie, Ann Svec and Hattie Saul; brothers-in-law, John Saul and Charles Svec; and sister-in-law, Monica Fryzelka.
Visitation will take place at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home Wednesday, March 9, from 5 until 8 p.m.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at St. Francis Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father Kenneth Stachnik serving as celebrant. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the Mass at church. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
Memorial contributions ay be directed to St. Francis Catholic Church or to Munson Hospice.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff at Munson West-4, to Dr. Salata, Vincent Worthington, Kurt Crosby and Munson Hospice for their overwhelming compassion and guidance. Also a special thank you to the staff and all care-givers at Tendercare of Traverse City for their loving cre and support the past two years.
Henry W. Fryzelka, 79, a lifelong resident of Grant Township in Grand Traverse County, died peacefully with his family by his side March 6, 2005, at Munson Hospice House.
Henry was born Feb. 25, 1925, at home, the son of Joseph J. and Anna (Kotula) Fryzelka. On April 27, 1946, he married the former Nellie M. Witkop, who became his best friend and farming partner. Nellie preceded him in death Aug. 2, 1976.
Besides being a self-employed farmer for 67 years, Henry worked at Parsons Corp. and Cone Drive Gear/Textron. He was a member of the UAW Local 21 and the Eagles, Traverse Aerie No. 383. Most of his enjoyment was found in farming, gardening, woodworking and travel.
Henry is survived by his two daughters, Joan Saul (Byron Kuenzer) of Kingsley and Betty (Bernard) Schaub of Saginaw; two grandson, Willaim (June) Schaub of Saginaw and Thomas Saul with the U.S. Navy in Tallahassee, Fla; a granddaughter, Leta Saul of Mesick; and a step-grandson, Christopher (Linda) Kuenzer of Iron Mountain. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren, Tony, Tathan, and Kaylan of Saginaw, Michael, Jason, and Brenna of Mesick; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind two sisters-in-law, Margaret Fryzelka of Phoenix, and Jane Witkop, and a brother=in=law, John Witkop, both of Traverse City, and his best friend, Bill Rackow of Buckley.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nellie; one grandson, Ronald Schaub; siblings, Joseph, Edward, Louie, Ann Svec and Hattie Saul; brothers-in-law, John Saul and Charles Svec; and sister-in-law, Monica Fryzelka.
Visitation will take place at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home Wednesday, March 9, from 5 until 8 p.m.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at St. Francis Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father Kenneth Stachnik serving as celebrant. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the Mass at church. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
Memorial contributions ay be directed to St. Francis Catholic Church or to Munson Hospice.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff at Munson West-4, to Dr. Salata, Vincent Worthington, Kurt Crosby and Munson Hospice for their overwhelming compassion and guidance. Also a special thank you to the staff and all care-givers at Tendercare of Traverse City for their loving cre and support the past two years.
Henry was born Feb. 25, 1925, at home, the son of Joseph J. and Anna (Kotula) Fryzelka. On April 27, 1946, he married the former Nellie M. Witkop, who became his best friend and farming partner. Nellie preceded him in death Aug. 2, 1976.
Besides being a self-employed farmer for 67 years, Henry worked at Parsons Corp. and Cone Drive Gear/Textron. He was a member of the UAW Local 21 and the Eagles, Traverse Aerie No. 383. Most of his enjoyment was found in farming, gardening, woodworking and travel.
Henry is survived by his two daughters, Joan Saul (Byron Kuenzer) of Kingsley and Betty (Bernard) Schaub of Saginaw; two grandson, Willaim (June) Schaub of Saginaw and Thomas Saul with the U.S. Navy in Tallahassee, Fla; a granddaughter, Leta Saul of Mesick; and a step-grandson, Christopher (Linda) Kuenzer of Iron Mountain. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren, Tony, Tathan, and Kaylan of Saginaw, Michael, Jason, and Brenna of Mesick; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind two sisters-in-law, Margaret Fryzelka of Phoenix, and Jane Witkop, and a brother=in=law, John Witkop, both of Traverse City, and his best friend, Bill Rackow of Buckley.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nellie; one grandson, Ronald Schaub; siblings, Joseph, Edward, Louie, Ann Svec and Hattie Saul; brothers-in-law, John Saul and Charles Svec; and sister-in-law, Monica Fryzelka.
Visitation will take place at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home Wednesday, March 9, from 5 until 8 p.m.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at St. Francis Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father Kenneth Stachnik serving as celebrant. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the Mass at church. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
Memorial contributions ay be directed to St. Francis Catholic Church or to Munson Hospice.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff at Munson West-4, to Dr. Salata, Vincent Worthington, Kurt Crosby and Munson Hospice for their overwhelming compassion and guidance. Also a special thank you to the staff and all care-givers at Tendercare of Traverse City for their loving cre and support the past two years.
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