Bill Frey

(From Lakin Funeral Home)

William "Bill" Frey, age 85, of Pierce City, MO died on Tuesday, October 06, 2015, at Mercy Hospital Joplin in Joplin, MO. Mr. Frey was born in Pierce City, MO on Wednesday, December 11, 1929. He was the son of Peter J. and Helen (Murphy) Frey. Mr. Frey married Rosemary Wagner on January 26, 1952, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Joplin, MO and she preceded him in death on December 3, 2014. Mr. Frey was a retired postal worker, served his country during the Korean War, was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pierce City, MO and was a member of the Monett American Legion.

Surviving are the following: four children: Cheryl (Ken) Elbert of Pierce City, MO, Connie (Lyle) Lomas of Dennis, KS, Janet (Bruce) Warner of Joplin, MO, and Tom (Evanna) Frey of Pierce City, MO; eleven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Rosary Services will be at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Thursday, October 08, 2015, at 5:00 PM with visitation to follow until 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pierce City, MO on Friday, October 09, 2015, beginning at 10:00 AM with Father Peter J. Morciniec officiating. Burial will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Pierce City, MO.

Memorials may be made to "St. Mary's Catholic Church".