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John Frecke Obituary
Frecke, John age 73, Veteran US Army, loving father of Dawn (Kenny) Kozlowski, Tammy, Pam (John) Nickels, John (Bobbi), and Josephine (Eddie) Humphrey, fond companion to Patricia, proud grandfather of nine, fond brother of many, dear uncle of many nieces and nephews, and a cherished friend of many. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Southern Care Hospice, 310 W. McKinley, Suite 340, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Funeral Monday, 10:00 a.m. at Root Funeral Home, 312 E. 7th St., Michigan City, IN. Interment Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte, IN. Visitation Sunday, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. 219-874-6209 
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Allison (Bagdon) Byrnes
March 29, 2010
Dear Frecke Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I remember him as an extremely quiet and patient man who didn't seem to mind all of the kids from our combined families playing in the basement or on hanging around on the front porch. I also remember the noise from the garage as he was always building or fixing something.
Sending you all my good thoughts.
Robby Hladik
March 29, 2010
Dear Cousin's;
I imagine this is hard for you. It is hard for me. I can say he is proud of the family he raised, and could see it when he was around all of us. He kept the family together by staying positive a gift not everyone has. He would open up his home when my Dad worked nights,and invite me over for dinner when he lived on 47th Street, making sure I had something to eat. One of the fondest memories I have is that he really could fix anything and he could find the best used cars around. We all wondered how he did it. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with him and my family.
Love,
Robby Hladik
March 28, 2010
Dear Frecke Family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your father. John was like a second father to me growing up. I have such fond memories from my childhood. Camping was one of the best. He will be missed.
Love Lisa (Mleczko) Nolan
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