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Thomas Erwin Frelka

Dates:
Birth date: February 21, 1937
Death date: September 22, 2010

Obituary:

Thomas E. Frelka, age 73, Bowler, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Langlade Hospital, Antigo.  He was born February 21, 1937 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Erwin and Alice (Jankowski) Frelka.  On August 13, 1960, Thomas was united in marriage to Judith Strohkirch in Milwaukee.  She survives.  Thomas was a US Army Veteran.  He was employed at several banks in Milwaukee as a bank controller retiring in 2001.  Upon retirement, the couple moved to Bowler.  Thomas loved bein 'Up North' and loved being in the outdoors where he spent much of his time.  He also enjoyed gambling and fishing.  Survivors include his wife, Judith, two children; Gregory (Robyn) Frelka and Kelly (Glen) Pedersen, all of Milwaukee, four grandchildren; Nathan, Cassidy, Jake & Lindsey and two brothers; Fred (Diane) Frelka, Mukwonago and Jim (Diane) Frelka, Oregon.

Visitation:
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of service at the church.


Service:
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 25, 2010 at St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church, Phlox.  Rev. David Barrett and Deacon Thomas Hartman will officiate.