Full Obituary

     BERNARD J. FRESE, age 78, of Thorp, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center, in Owen.  Funeral services will be held at 11am on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Thorp Funeral Home, with Rev. Charles Hiebl officiating.  Burial will follow in Sylvan Cemetery, rural Thorp.  Pallbearers will be Greg Klapatauskas, Kevin Frese, Adam Simington, Kenneth Frese, Ron Pogodzinski and David Lingenfelter, Jr.  Visitation will be held at Thorp Funeral Home, on Saturday, from 10am until time of service.
     Bernard John Frese was born on June 9, 1937 in the Town of Reseburg, rural Thorp, to Henry and Rose (Vanderloop) Frese.  He was raised on the family farm and educated at Thorp area schools.  After completing his education, Bernard farmed with his dad for many years until entering the Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center, where he resided until his death.
     He is survived by 2 brothers:  Roger (Joan) Frese of Withee,  Gerald (Maryanne) Frese of Withee,  2 sisters:  Maxine (Dave) Lingenfelter of Withee,  Roxann McAllister of Park City, IL;  nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
     Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Lorraine Trohanov.