Donald Frohlich Obituary

Donald Ralph Frohlich, Jr.

BILLINGS - Donald Ralph Frohlich, Jr. was born on July 13, 1933, and passed peacefully into Eternal Light on November 12, 2023, after a brief illness. Born to parents Donald and Margaret Frohlich at St. Joseph's hospital in Lewistown MT, Don attended local school and graduated from St. Leo's Catholic High School in 1951.

He enlisted in the US Army in 1952, served in Korea, and was honorably discharged in 1954. Don married Shirley May McCarthy (Lewistown MT) on December 4, 1954. Together with their children, they enjoyed many summers camping, fishing, and taking trips to visit friends and relatives. In 1958 Don and Shirley moved to Seattle WA, where Don was employed by Beneficial Finance Co.; they also lived in Pendleton OR, and Boise ID. They moved to Billings in 1977 where he went to work for the Credit Bureau of Billings and retired in 1999. After retirement, Don and Shirley traveled in the US and abroad to visit Greece, Italy, England, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. They spent several winters in Padre Island TX where they also visited children in Houston and San Antonio.

Don and Shirley have been ardent Billings Mustang fans for over 45 years. He was also an avid MSU Cats fan. Don was an active member of St. Bernard's Parish and over his life and has been a member of Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club and Elks Club.

The oldest of five children, Don was preceded in death by both parents, brother James, and sister Shirley Ann Winters.

Don is survived by his wife Shirley; their four children (Donald, Charles, Cheryl Stoltz (Merle), and Craig (Barbara); Daughter in law Victoria Centonze Frohlich and 8 grandchildren (Trenton, Tyler, Lindsay (Jen), Allicia (Carson), Nicholas, Gabriella, Claire, Nathan and two great-grandchildren (Elijah & Victoria).

Funeral mass will be held at St Bernards Catholic Church on November 29th at 11:00 am. Military service will be held at Yellowstone National Cemetary in Laurel, MT on November 30th at 11:00 am.