Obit of Alvin "Sonny" Frerich - Bastrop County, Texas f662 Submitted by: Tammy 4 Feb 2002 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ==================================================================== Smithville Times, 5/10/2001: Alvin "Sonny" Frerich, 80, a highly respected parishioner of Sacred Heart Parish Rockne, passed away in the South Austin Medical Center on Thursday, April 19, 2001. The Rev. Jozef Musiol, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish Rockne, was the main celebrant for the Mass of Christian Burial held in Sacred Heart Church Rockne on Saturday, April 21. Helping celebrate with his brothers-in-law, the Rev. Msgr. Alois Goertz and the Rev. Victor Goertz, along with the Rev. Msgr. Clyde Holtman, and the Rev. Bernard Goertz. Deacon Roger Muehr, brother-in-law, also assisted. Rodney Kadura, grandson, was the lay reader for the service. Acolytes were his niece and nephew Stephanie and Kevin Wolf. Gifts were carried by his granddaughters, Susan Hancock, Michelle Frerich, Sheila Kadura, Tracie Kadura and Tanya Coleman. Special music was provided by family members and friends. Deacon Roger Muehr held the Wake Service and recitation of the Rosary in the church on Friday evening, April 20. The homilies at the Rosary service and funeral Mass were given by the Revs Victor Goertz and Msgr. Alois Goertz. Father Victor recited a poem about the home life of Sonny and his wife, Helen. He had written the poem in 1981 while living with them following surgery. The poem speaks of the warmth, the loving care, and the prayer life he experienced while recovering in their care. Father Victor also spoke of Sonny's generosity, not only to his own family, but to the community in which he lived. Father Alois spoke of Sonny's early life in Rockne, his service in the US Navy from 1942-45. He also reflected on Sonny's loving care for his family, and his wonderful hospitality, expressed so often in his words, "You are always welcome." He also spoke of how Sonny and others of Rockne, who though they had departed from this world, had left us an example of how to live a Christian life. Interment was held in the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery in Rockne. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Jason Frerich, Nathan Frerich, Rodney Kadura, John Kadura, Adam Klaus and Ron Coleman. Honorary pallbearers were his sons-in-law, Bill Kadura and Don Klaus, brothers-in-law, Elmer Goertz and William Goertz, and newphews Milburn Frerich and Ronnie Wolf. Survivors include his wife, Helen Goertz; children and spouses, Alvin M and Charlotte Frerich, Carol and Bill Kadura, and Marilyn and Don Klaus; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Gertrude Beck of Bastrop. Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, four sisters and two infant grand daughters. Frerich was born on 3/16/1921 to John G. Frerich and Sophie (Behring) Frerich. He married Helen Goertz on 1/2/1946 in Sacred Heart Church Rockne. He lived most of his life in the Rockne area except for being in the US Navy during World War II, and 12 years in the Dallas area working for Dalhstrom Corporation. He was a mechanic by profession. His hobbies included doing shop work projects for his kids and grandchildren and taking care of his place and cattle.