IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Barbara

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Frounfelter

Aug 25, 1925 — Jan 15, 2014

Obituary

Barbara Frounfelter, 88, of Rochester, IN, passed away at 1:40 AM, Wednesday, January 15th, at Woodlawn Hospital. On August 25, 1925, Barbara was born in Martinsville to Harry M. and Jeanette Brown Bain. As the Valedictorian of her class, she graduated in 1943 from Martinsville High School. Later she received her BA in Education from Indiana University. Barbara married the love of her life, Donald L. Frounfelter, on Christmas Eve of 1948 in Spencer. They shared 65 wonderful years together. The adventures of traveling throughout the United States with Don were special, but she enjoyed the beauty of nature and watching the birds from the deck at their home. Their Collies: Olin, Webster, and Stevie were always included in their adventures. Indiana University Basketball was her #1 sports team. Don and Barbara followed their Hoosiers to every venue as well as national championships. They supported their Alma Mater through years of giving, and also supporting the Well House Foundation and their immeasurable loyalty. Many will remember Mrs. Frounfelter as their math teacher at the Rochester Middle School from 1971 through 1974. Her heart was anchored in her family devotion and her beloved home "The Farm" in Martinsville. Barbara is lovingly remembered by her husband Don; two daughters: Sarah Lee and husband Mike of Amherst, OH; Donalee Frounfelter of Wildwood, IL: two sons: Dr. Jim Frounfelter and wife Patti of Ishpeming, MI and Dr. D.J. Frounfelter and wife Lori of Rochester; 9 grandchildren: Nate Lee & wife Christine of Lakewood, OH, Dr. Aaron Lee and wife Dr. Meghan of Downers Grove, IL, Mike Lee and wife Keisa of Columbus, OH, James Frounfelter and wife Suzanne of Seattle, WA, Molly Frounfelter and husband Dr. Jeremy Michelak of Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Bill Frounfelter and wife Ashley of Rochester, Dr. Adam Frounfelter and wife Dr. Allie of Evansville, Dr. Tyler Frounfelter and wife Martha of Evansville, Kelsey House and husband Mark of Rochester; and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceding Barbara in death are her parents, and a son, William Frounfelter, on September 4, 2001. Rev. Maurice Grindle will officiate services.
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Funeral Services

Visitation

January
17

Friday

11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Celebration of Life

January
17

Friday

Starts at 1:30 pm

Graveside Service

January
18

Saturday

Mt. Gilead Cemetery of Martinsville

Martinsville, Morgan County, Martinsville, IN 46151

Starts at 3:00 pm

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