Herbert D. Frey, Jr., 91

April 27, 2017

Herbert D. Frey, Jr., 91, passed away surrounded by his loving family in his Manheim Twp. home on Thursday, April 27, 2017. He was born in Lancaster to the late Herbert D. Frey Sr. and Luella K. (Adams). This August, Herb and his wife Shirley would have celebrated 49 years of marriage.

He served in the Army Air Force as a Sergeant during WWII with the 736 Air Force Base Unit. A proud veteran, Herb loved his country.

Herb worked for Wohlsen Construction Company for 45 years, from 1949 to 1994, beginning as a carpenter and working his way up to General Superintendent. He was a dedicated employee and oversaw the construction of many landmarks in Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Herb was also very dedicated to his large family. He loved spending time with his six children, ten grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. He found great joy building and creating things for and with his family including a grandfather clock, wall clocks, and many dollhouses.

He was a member of the Lancaster Church of the Brethren for 80 years. Over the years, Herb handled repairs and maintenance of the church building and property.

In addition to his wife Shirley, Herb is survived by six children: Linda A. Fetter, Robin F., wife of David Midgley, Cindy, wife of George Harmes, Craig S. Beittel, husband of Kamille, W. Richard Beittel and fiancé Michele Lucas, and Jennifer F., wife of John Cochran; ten grandchildren: Anthony Fetter, husband of Laura, James Fetter, husband of Heather, David Midgley, husband of Amber, Brian Shuffelbottom, Taryn Shuffelbottom, Jason Harmes, husband of Emily, Corbin Beittel, Kendra Beittel, Julia Cochran and Jack Cochran; and four great-grandchildren: Andrew Fetter, husband of Alexa L., Alexa T. Fetter, Kaeden Shuffelbottom and Kiera Calhoun.

A celebration of Herb’s life will take place at 10 AM on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Lancaster Church of the Brethren, with Pastor J. Calvin Wenger and Pastor Cindy E. L. Lattimer officiating. A viewing will take place from 9 to 10 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125, or to Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601.