Died Wednesday March 16, 2016 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont
Carol was born August 2, 1933 in Emerson, Nebraska to Harvey and Della 'Kai' Frey. He grew up in Emerson and graduated from Emerson High School. In 1952 he moved to Fremont and worked for a short time in Sales for Peterson's Motors. Carol then served as a Fremont Police officer until 1962. In 1963 Carol opened Frey's Auto Sales and Service Station on the corner of 16th and Bell.
Carol married Sylvia Spes on January 12, 1952. She preceded him in death on May 21, 2014.
Carol enjoyed raising cattle and working out at the acreage, keeping it neat for many years until it was sold. Carol had a love of football since he played in high school. He enjoyed going to many Nebraska and Kansas City football games over the years with family and friends and watching games at home.
Survivors:
Son Edwin (Nancy) Frey of Fremont
Daughter Cynthia Gustafson of Fremont
Grandchildren Cody and Kimberly Frey of Fremont
Kerry (David) Greunke of Bennington
Great granddaughters Maria & Clara Greunke
Brother-in-law Leo (Janice) Spes of Fremont
Sister-in-law Linda Frey of Fremont
nieces, nephews and cousins
Carol was preceded in death by his wife, sisters Jeanie & Luella, brothers Delmer, Wayne and Larry.
The funeral will be 10:30am Tuesday at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fremont. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Monday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will continue for one hour before the service at church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(10)
Verna Homa
Fremont, NE Friday, March 25, 2016 Ed, Nancy and family,So, sorry for the loss of your Father, Father in law and Grandfather. May God be with you and your family at this time of loss. Find comfort in memories you have in your heart forever.
My Sincere Sympathy,
Verna Homa
Kenneth Heinsohn
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 24, 2016 I enjoyed being on the police department with you. I will miss you. RipErika (Blevins) Raymond
North Bend, NE Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Ed;So sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers and with you and your family.
Rich & Diane Parsons
Cape Coral, FL Monday, March 21, 2016 Eddie, Nancy, Cindy and family - we are so sorry for your loss. Your family has been a part of our family for as long as I can remember. We will be thinking of you and keeping all of you in our prayers.Cathy & Dave Wetherell (Spes)
, FL Saturday, March 19, 2016 So sorry for your loss. Prayer.Love you
Steve and June Westphal
Fremont, NE Friday, March 18, 2016 Ed,Nancy and family,We were so sorry to see that Carol passed away. Our sincere sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Genelle Hargens
Morse Bluff, NE Friday, March 18, 2016 Ed, Nancy and family,So very sorry for your loss.
With my sympathy,
Genelle
Sharon Yates
, NE Friday, March 18, 2016 So sorry for your loss My thoughts and prayers are with you and your familyJerry Donahue
Omaha, NE Friday, March 18, 2016 Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Frey Family. Carol was a great husband, father and grand father! He will always be in our thoughts. Jerry Donahue Familyshelley fischman
Elkhorn, NE Thursday, March 17, 2016 Our deepest sympathy to the family at this time. We had wonderful times with Carol, we have very fond memories. All our love, Don & Dorothy Alexander, Shelley Fischman