This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/17116/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Sunday, August 30, 2009 Bernard "Tony" Frechette Bernard "Tony" Frechette, age 64, of Keshena, passed on to the spirit world surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 at ManorCare Nursing Home in Shawano. Born on Sept. 9, 1944 in Keshena, he was the son of the late James and Marie Frechette, Sr. During his younger years, Tony excelled in track and field and had held track records at the Shawano High School in the 100-Yard Dash, 220 Relay and the 440 Relay. He also won the Jim Thorpe Trophy in California and will be inducted into the Menominee Athletic Hall of Fame in November of this year. After high school, Tony enlisted with the United States Armed Forces and served his country during the Vietnam War. Throughout his life, Tony was a fun-loving person who enjoyed raising heck with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He loved all kinds of music and all sports, especially the Green Bay Packers. Tony also enjoyed going to the casino and going to lunch at the Yesterday's Diner. Tony is survived by: four children, Ammie Munson of Gresham, Jerry (Valerie) Munson of Keshena, Bernard "Tony" (Tracy Tourtillott) Frechette, Jr., of Milwaukee, Kimberly (Randy) Nietzer of Gresham; and 17 grandchildren, Erin, Evan, Emily, Abby, Alex Amanda, Jerry, Faith, James, Mequon, Dillion, Ashlyn, Brooklyn, Riley, Karisa, Reese, and Ryder. Tony is further survived by, a brother, Lawrence (Carol) Frechette of Kenosha; three sisters, Grace "Bea" (Dave Corn) Wilber of Keshena, Jean Besaw and Karen (Greg) Pecore all of Jonesboro, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. Tony was preceded in death by: a son, Bernard; his parents, James and Marie Frechette, Sr.; two brothers, James Frechette, Jr., Ronald "Ji" Frechette, Sr.; four sisters, Betty Bowan, Alice "Bunny" Lyons, Marguerite "Sunny Girl" LaRock, Vivenne "Toodles" Frechette; five brothers-in-law, Erwin "Onie" Besaw, George Bowan, Al LaRock, Lloyd Tourtillott, Sr., Al Lyons; a sister-in-law, Joan Frechette; and a grandson, James Munson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. David Kiefer and Deacon Greg Pecore officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Veterans of the Menominee Nation and the Menominee American Legion Post 497 at the church following the service. Inurnment will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery in Neopit. Family and friends may call at St. Michael's Parish Hall after 3 p.m. on Sunday until the time of the service on Tuesday. A parish wake service will be held at the parish hall Monday at 7 p.m. A memorial fund has been established. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.