Alma M. Frey, of Brookville, was born on October 12, 1928, in St. Mary’s, Indiana, the daughter of Nicholas and Carrie Munchel Kruthaupt. She married Joseph G. Frey on June 25, 1949 at St. Michael Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on March 10, 1993. Alma was employed by Franklin Casket Company and later at Thies Restaurant in Brookville. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, St. Michael Church, and the VFW Auxiliary. Alma especially enjoyed time with her family and was known as a caring person who would do anything for anyone. On Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the age of 88, she passed away at her residence surrounded by family.
Those surviving who will cherish Alma’s memory include her children, Dave (Mary) Frey of Bright, Jim Frey of Brookville, Dick (Edna) Frey of Newark, OH, and Jane (Rodney) Robertson of Brookville; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 great, great-grandchildren, and special friend, Clarence “Clancy” Betzner. Also surviving is one brother, Leo Kruthaupt of Brookville, and two sisters, Rita Kruthaupt of Hartwell, OH and Ellen Morin of Cincinnati, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. Holy Rosary will be recited at 3:15. A Mass of Christian burial, officiated by Father Sean Danda will be held at St. Michael Church on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be directed to St. Michael Church or Franklin County CAN. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Alma Frey.