Robert "Bob" Frey, age 74, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 29, 1935, in Roxbury, the son of Norbert and Laura (Ballweg) Frey. Bob was united in marriage to Beverly Ann Schara on November 14, 1957. During their 52 years of marriage they lovingly raised 6 children. Bob spent a large part of his life farming and later in life drove LP truck for Reliable LP and for Consumers Co-op, where he retired. His passion was doing field work with his Allis Chalmers tractors which led to his AC toy tractor collection. You could always find him cruising around on his ATV and mowing lawns for neighbors and family. He enjoyed hunting and spending time at the hunting shack. One of his favorite hobbies was tractor pulling which he started as a young adult and continued on to watch his sons follow in his footsteps. Spending time with his children and grandchildren were proud moments for him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly; his children, Cherie (Mike) Kruchten, Danny (Julie), Lynda (Rich) Brereton, Diana (Lance) Mefford, Dennis (Jenny), Dale (Becky); 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a brother, Herb; 3 sisters, Anita (Al) Raml, Bernie (Dick) Meinholz, and Betty (Gene) Niesen; a brother-in-law: Gordon Schara, Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH, Roxbury at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 15, 2010 with Fr. LaVerne Meier officiating. Burial will follow in St. Norbert Cemetery. Friends and family may call at HOOVERSON FUNERAL HOME, Sauk City, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 14, 2010 and also in the church basement on Monday after 10:00 a.m.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Mike Frontiera and the Dean Oncology staff.

We will miss his warm smile, his compassion and his positive outlook on life.