Terry Frye

Memorial services for Terry Lynn Frye, 66, of Chadron, NE will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska with Pastor Aaron Sprock officiating. Terry passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2016 at his home in Chadron. He was born on August 4, 1949 in Chadron, Nebraska to Rueben and Mary Ellen (Canaday) Frye. Throughout his childhood, in his early years he lived and attended school in Wyoming. As a young boy he was taught the skills of fishing, hunting and trapping by his Dad. These were passions he carried throughout his life and passed onto his children and grandchildren. He told many stories of his unique pets he had as a young boy. Terry and his family moved back to Nebraska in 1964. Terry graduated from Chadron High School in 1967. He enlisted in the National Guard in 1970, where he served eighteen and a half years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Earth Science in 1973, from Chadron State College. Terry met the love of his life, Penny Fowler, and joined in marriage on September 29, 1978. This marriage brought them four beautiful children, Jeannie, Brittany, Amanda, and Travis. Terry dedicated his career as a mechanic/Electrical Technician at Wahlstrom Ford. He spent more than 30 years with Wahlstrom's before retiring in February of 2013. He took pride in his work, as he did with his customers. He was known to always help a person out, never turning them away. Terry had a great love and passion for his family. He enjoyed being outdoors, grilling, roasting marshmallows, fishing, picnics at Chadron State Park, and sitting on his back patio watching his grandchildren. He was a devoted Husker Fan, with a great sense of humor that included many stories, jokes, and tricks. Terry is survived by his wife Penny; daughters Jeannie (Matthew) Thompson, Edgemont, SD, Brittany (Neal) Kugler, Chadron, NE Amanda (Alex) Letcher, Hay Springs, NE; Son Travis Frye, Chadron, NE; Grandchildren Terra (Clayton) Serres, Katie, Zachary, and Corinne Thompson, Brooklyn and Avery Kugler; Sister Sandy (Rodney) Ingwersen; Brother, Dan (Connie) Frye; Uncles, Aunts, Nephews, Nieces, Cousins, and Special Friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ellen Frye, and Father Rueben Robert Frye and Grandparents. A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337. Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com�½�½

Service:

Friday, January 22, 2016 ~ 2:00 PM �½�½

Chamberlain Chapel ~ Chadron, Nebraska