Dorothy C. Frey, age 92, of Cedar Grove, Indiana died Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was born April 26, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Victor and Clara (Kramer) Roell, and was one of two children. On May 30,1952 she was united in marriage to Francis J. Frey, and they enjoyed 67 years together before his passing on May 29, 2019.
Dorothy was raised on a dairy farm on Dry Fork Road in Harrison, Ohio. She attended St. John’s Catholic School and then Seton High School. After high school she worked at Western Southern Life in Cincinnati, Ohio. When she and Francis married, she moved to English Hill Road in Cedar Grove, Indiana, where they worked together on their farm and raised seven children.
Faith and family were the center of her life. She was a member of the former Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Cedar Grove, and a current member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville.
Her hobbies included sewing, crafts, and gardening. She enjoyed being of service to others, spending time with her grandchildren, and visiting with friends and neighbors. She worked tirelessly for her family. In her later years, she and Francis took many trips across the States.
Survivors include seven children, Kathleen (James) Burns of Burr Ridge, Illinois, Annette (Mark) Rosswurm of Columbus, Indiana, Frank Frey of Cedar Grove, Indiana, Karen (Bill) Carlson of Olney, Maryland, Victor (Geri Marie) Frey of Brookville, Indiana, Joseph Frey of Cedar Grove, Indiana and Michael (Debbie) Frey of Colorado Springs, Colorado; eight grandchildren, Elizabeth Lecher, Jacob Rosswurm, Erin Walsh, Paul Rosswurm, Stephen Carlson, Kristen Carlson, Taylor Frey and Austin Frey; six great-grandchildren; as well as a sister, Margie Nagele of Harrison, Ohio.
In addition to her parents and husband Francis, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rose Frey.
Family & friends may visit from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M.
Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, February 24, 2023; 10:30 A.M., at Holy Guardian Angels Oratory, 405 U.S. Highway 52, Cedar Grove, Indiana. Burial will then follow in Holy Guardian Angel Cemetery in Cedar Grove, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church or Guardian Angels Preservation.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to those who cared for Dorothy over the past few years, especially Darlene, Bev, Linda, Lorna, Mona, and Nikki. Because of their excellent care for her, she was able to remain at her English Hill Road home where she resided for more than 70 years.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Frey family. To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com