Robert D. Frayseth

Jody Hane2021-06-04T20:42:59-05:00

Name: Robert D. Frayseth
Location of Birth: Montevideo, Minnesota
Date of Birth: June 11, 1924
Date of Death: January 19, 2009 (84 years old)
Parents: Nels P. Frayseth and Clara (Gunderson) Frayseth
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Branch: Army
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Date Sworn In: June 8, 1943 (Enlistment Date)
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Date of Discharge: April 9, 1946 (Release Date)
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Robert served in the United States Army with the 355th Infantry, Regiment 89 Division during the European Theater.

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World War II

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Civilian Life:
Robert had been a resident of O'Leary Lake north of Nashwauk, Minnesota since 1983, retiring from Federal Cartridge after 32 years of service where he held the position of Plant Manager.

He was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, fourwheeling, and was known for his trapshooting skills.

Robert is survived by his wife, Bella; his sons, Jack and Don; daughter-in-law, Marcy Frayseth; daughters, Pam (Jim) Williams, Cindy (Jack) Bohler, Debbie Erlendson, son, Ron (Cecile'), daughters, Mary Ann (Terry) Hoet, and Liza (Jason) Beam; sister Florence Sarlette; nineteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nels P. and Clara Frayseth; wife, Charlene; son, Tad; grandson, Mark; three brothers, Harold, Bill, and Gilmore; two sisters, Inez and Frances Frayseth; and daughter-in-law, Linda Frayseth.

Robert died in Nashwauk, Minnesota and was cremated.

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