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Robert Henry
Frohn
Jul 21, 1933 — Jan 7, 2024
Amite
Robert Henry Frohn age 90, peacefully passed away at his home in Amite, Louisiana on Sunday January 7, 2024. He was born in Roseland, Louisiana on July 21, 1933 to Dorothy and Charles Frohn, Sr. As a young boy, Robert professed his faith in The Lord Jesus Christ and attended The Church of Christ. A graduate of Amite High School and Southeastern Louisiana College with a BS degree in Accounting. Robert had a great love of anything with wheels and a motor. At the age of 16 he was involved in a horrific motorcycle accident which caused blindness in one eye and hearing loss in one ear. Even with these disabilities he was able to achieve his pilots license and fly his own airplane. After the death of his father and uncle who were the owners of Frohn Brothers Garage, Robert purchased the business and added a wrecker service and Honda Motorcycle and Power Equipment dealership. He started Frohn Honda Motocross Racing team . Which became a wonderful time in his life. Treasured friendships, fun and wonderful memories. He was married for 64 years to the love of his life Jennie Grace Ridgedell until her death in 2019. He is survived by his daughter Alison Frohn Field and her husband Ricky. Three grandchildren; Chris Bordelon (Rae Lynn), Dr. April Kemp (Jonathan), Richie Field (Kelly); 6 great-grandchildren; Grace, Gretchen, Hayden, Allie Kate, Preston and Raegan. One sister; Jo Ellen Carruth (Daryl) and two brothers; Bill Frohn (Nancy) and Dick Frohn (Debra).
Preceded in death by his parents Dorothy and Charles Frohn, Sr. and a brother Charles Frohn, Jr.
Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM on Saturday January 13, 2024. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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McKneely Funeral Home - Amite
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