Harley Robert

Frey

Harley Robert Frey, 84, Lake Mills, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2017, with his family by his side.

He was born on May 25, 1933, the son of the late Frederick and Clara (Mason) Frey.

He married the love of his life Virginia Mae Scheer on October 12, 1957. On October 12, 2017 the family gathered for a 60 year wedding anniversary celebration for the couple.

Harley was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School, class of 1951.

Following high school he spent 2 years in the Army and after discharge he continued his service in the National Guard for 4 years with his brother Kenny in Madison, Wisconsin.

In April of 1958, Harley started a very rewarding career with United Parcel Service where he worked until he retired in 1989.

Harley loved fast pitch softball, which is a love he shared with his sons John and Chris.

He managed the Lake Mills Merchants for over 40 years. During this time, Harley and his "family" enjoyed many trips all over the state going to tournaments and camping out.

Harley was so proud of his team and all of the players that played for him.

He was also one of the founders of the Southern Wisconsin fast pitch traveling league.

Harley bowled for many years with his brothers Kenny, Roger and Dean.

He also played dart ball with the Lake Mills Moravian Church league until he could no longer play.

Harley had a love for the outdoors, he enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family.

He traveled with his son John and wife Laurie to Canada many times in search of the big fish Canada had to offer.

Harley was an active member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church and a proud servant of the Lord. He taught Sunday school, head usher with Bill Hartwig, Sunday School Superintendent for over 30 years, served 2 terms on the Board of Elders, and was a youth leader and cmp counselor.

Both Harley and Virginia with many of their friends traveled out West to see the country every fall.

Harley really enjoyed watching his grandson's Brett and Carson playing football, basketball, baseball and soccer.

Grandpa and Grandma would travel all over the state to watch "his" boys play.

He loved to watch the Packers, Badgers or Brewers games. You could always smell popcorn popping on game day and probably find his son-in-law Bryce sitting with him or on the phone talking about the game.

Survivors include his loving wife, Virginia; son, John (Laurie) of Waterloo; daughter, Nadine (Bryce) of Prairie du Sac; daughter-in-law, Crystal Nipp of Cottage Grove; grandsons, Carson and Brett Lauer; step-grandson, Adam Zimmermann; sister, Wilma Birkrem; sister-in-law, Rachel Frey; the large Frey family, close neighbors, and close friends.

Also preceding in death was a son, Chris (2000); brothers, Harold, Roger, Kenneth and Dean; sister, Margaret Latsch.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Lake Mills Moravian Church with the Rev. Dave Sobek officiating.

Burial will be in the Kroghville Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Friday from 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Mills Moravian

Church Fellowship Hall and after 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

If desired, memorials may be made to the church or to Rainbow Hospice Care of Jefferson.

Harley's family would like to thank Rainbow Hospice Care, Doctor McGuire and Jefferson Memory Care for all of their love and support during this difficult time.

Casual attire would be fitting, including Packer, Badger, Brewer or Merchant's Fast Pitch attire.

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