This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zk.2ADI/2184.1 Message Board Post: In Loving Memory of PETER J. FROMM Born - February 3, 1926 - Harlan, Iowa Died - March 30, 2006- Defiance, Iowa WAKE SERVICE Sunday, April 2, 2006- 7:00 PM. St, Peter's Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Monday, April 3, 2006 - 11:00 AM St. Peter's Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa CELEBRANT ACCOMPANIST Rev. Michael Berner Judy Rewerts VOCALISTS George Rewerts Maryalyce Dotzer CASKET BEARERS Alan Finken Patrick Lehan Keith Weller Robert Muellman Mark Kaufman Wayne Schwarte MILITARY RITES American Legion Post No. 707 of Defiance and Westphalia, Iowa Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa An invitation is extended to the relatives and friends to meet with the family in St. Peter's Catholic Church Fellowship Hall at the close of the committal service. Peter J. Fromm,Jr. Peter "Pete" Joseph Fromm, Jr., the son of Peter and Philomena (Gorsche) Fromm, Sr., was born on February 3, 1926, in Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peters Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. In 1935, the Fromm family moved to Defiance, Iowa and Pete attended school and graduated from St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance. After high school, he stayed on his family's farm to help his father until he was drafted. On September 21, 1950, Peter was inducted into the United States Army at Omaha, Nebraska. He served with the Third Infantry during the Korean conflict. During his military service, Pete was privileged to serve with the Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. He was present for many dignitaries including President Harry S. Truman. His duty was one of honor and respect. He was honorably discharged on September 20, 1952, at Indiantown Cap Military Reservation. On November 16, 1959, he was united in marriage to Therese Kaufman at St.Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. Three children were born to this union: John, Pete and Mary. After their marriage, the couple resided just west of Defiance, Iowa, on the farm that Peter's parents farmed and this has been their home since that time. Pete was a lifetime farmer and enjoyed his work. He was a member of the American Legion Post No, 707 of Defiance, Iowa, and was a past member of the Knights of Columbus. Pete was a big supporter of the Defiance Town Team Baseball and was a player as well as a coach. His life revolved around his family, his farm, his faith and the flag. He was a loving husband, father and very proud grandfather. Peter died on Thursday, March 30, 2006, at his home in Defiance, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty years, one month and twenty-seven days. In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his brother and sisters: Leonard, Marie Beauchamp, Margaret Lehan, and Edna Finken. Survivors include his wife, Therese Fromm of Defiance, Iowa; his children: John Fromm of Defiance, Iowa; Pete Fromm and his wife, Marla of Ankeny, Iowa; Mary and her husband, John Dentlinger of Manning, Iowa: five grandchildren: Anna, Kate, and Jacob Dentlinger and Nathan and Tyler Fromm; his brother, Leo Fromm and his wife, Ann of Marshalltown, Iowa; sister, Virginia Muellman of Omaha, Nebraska; other relatives and many friends. posted with permission from: Pauley Jones Funeral Homes Main Location P.O. Box 70 1304 9th Street Harlan, Iowa 51537-0070 (712) 755-3135 (800) 831-6805 http://www.pauleyjones.com/