Paul E. Frohe

Paul E. Frohe, 90, died after a short illness on July 16, 2014 at Seven Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tallahassee. A memorial service will be scheduled at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303, where Paul had faithfully volunteered his services since 2005, and earned a number of awards for his service. Paul was born in Buffalo, New York on December 17, 1923 and moved to Tallahassee in 2003. He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Lynn Frohe of Tallahassee, a grandson, Nicholas Paul Kish of Tampa, a great-grandson, Kolin Nicholas Kish of Tampa, nine nieces and nephews, many grand nieces and nephews, several cousins, and some life-long friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, June Pearson Frohe, his parents, Ferdinand and Loretta Frohe, a sister, Fernande Frohe Hardy, and a brother, Leo P. Frohe II. Paul worked for 65 years in his family business, Leo P. Frohe Art Glass Studios, Buffalo, New York. The business was founded by Paul's great grandfather and grandfather in 1867, spanning four generations of superior artists and master craftsmen. Paul often stated that he had the most perfect job possible. The business produced hundreds of stained glass windows in Western New York, throughout the United States, and the world as far away as Singapore. In 1942 while still in high school, Paul enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served until the end of World War II, stationed primarily in the South Pacific, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. He was an avid golfer, and with his wife, was co-director for 25 years of the Junior Golf Program at Tan-Tara Country Club in North Tonawanda, New York. He had also served seven years as president of the Buffalo Shooting Club and was bestowed the honor of lifetime member of that organization. Paul had many other talents, including design and building construction, mechanical drawing, photography, and swimming and diving. Being from a musical family, he particularly enjoyed singing (Frank Sinatra songs were his own particular favorites) and playing his keyboard, often to an audience. He was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and the Florida State Seminoles. He and his wife enjoyed travel and attending golf and football events in their recreational vehicle for many years. Paul will be remembered for his work ethic, inventiveness, honesty and integrity, patriotism, playfulness and sense of humor. He was truly a "gentle man," which was Paul's description of his own dad. Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home, 850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com, is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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Paul E. Frohe

December 17, 1923 - July 16, 2014