William T. Frye, 92 of Marion Center, passed away on Saturday, October, 30, 2021. Born in Pottstown, Pa to the late George and Melissa (Rowe) Frye on July 22, 1929, Bill graduated from Marion Center High School in 1949. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1952 through 1958 earning the rank of Corporal during the Korean War.
Bill worked for Fullington Auto Bus as Chief Mechanic retiring in 1991. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marion Center, Dixonville Moose #835 and Lifetime member of the Marion Center Volunteer Fire Department. Previously, Bill was an officer of the Indiana County Fire Chiefs Association, and a secretary for the Borough of Marion Center. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling and horseshoe pitching.
Surviving Bill are his wife, Geraldine (Van Horn) Frye of Marion Center, son William (Gedi) Frye Jr., of SC, daughter Wanda Frye of Commodore, son Donald Frye of Creekside, stepchildren William (Charlotte) McKee of Marion Center, Bonnie McCracken of Mechanicsburg, Kimberly McCreary of Indiana, and Kirby (Renee) McKee of Marion Center, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a daughter Margaret Krajewski, step son Rick McKee, brother Walter Frye, and sisters Dorothy Ranochock, Gladys Gaston and Betty Beatty.
Friends will be received by the family on Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Bowser Minich Funeral Home, 500 Ben Franklin Road South, Indiana. Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Marion Center Cemetery where military honors will be accorded.
