Karl Frank Froehlich

February 26, 1938 - October 11, 2011

Karl Frank Froehlich of Mesick died Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was 73. He was born on February 26, 1938 in Inkster to Joseph & Frieda (Linn) Froehlich and they preceded him in death. He married the former Kathleen Lois Kolar in 1960 and she preceded him in death on March 10, 2007. After their marriage they lived in Livonia and later moved to Hartland where they raised their family until 1988. Karl had been a commercial artist in the Detroit area for over 40 years. Not long after he moved up to Mesick to be near his wife\'s parents (John & Catherine Kolar) Karl worked at the Traverse City airport in security until just after 9-11. Since then Karl has been retired up in Mesick with his beloved dog Riley. Karl loved to cut grass on his riding mower and laughs with his good friends at rehab in Cadillac and going visit his daughter and her family in Pittsburgh. He also flew small Cessna\'s in the early 1990\'s with Stacey and John Kolar. He enjoyed hunting together with his son and father-in-law and would visit the Manistee area. Survivors include his children: Stacey Kay (Tom) Baron of Belle Vernon, PA and Steven Froehlich of Mesick; grandchildren: Brittany and Kate Baron and Philip Damer; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Froehlich of Allen Park. In addition to his parents and wife his was preceded in death by a brother Wynn Froehlich in 2010. He will be sorely missed. “That\'s our dad†Memorial services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac with Reverend Paul Tomlinson officiating. Friends may meet the family just prior to the services at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com. ', '');