Obituary of Raymond H. Frones

Raymond H. Frones, 93, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 in Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Cloquet. Ray was born in Duluth, Minnesota on July 16, 1921 to Hans and Clara (Peterson) Frones. He graduated from Denfeld High School and enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he attended officer school. Ray served as a bombardier aboard a B-24 and flew 32 missions. He flew his last mission wounded. Ray was the recipient of numerous medals including the Purple Heart, Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. After returning home he was united in marriage to Dorothy Kendzora on July 6, 1946. Ray worked as a carpenter for J.D. Herald and Amendola Builders. He later worked as a courtesy driver for Northstar Ford during his retirement. Ray loved spending time at garage sales and would often times resell his purchases. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Clarence during WWII and an infant brother. Raymond is survived by his wife of 68 years; son Dale (Sally) Frones; daughter Barbara Cavanaugh; grandchildren, Ashley Frones, Emily Cavanaugh, Brandon (Cathy) Cavanaugh and Mason Cavanaugh; 4 great-grandchildren Kevin, Toby, Ava and Raina. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Luke’s Hospice for all of their care. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 9 am until the 10 am memorial service on Friday, February 6, 2015 in Cremation Society of Minnesota 4100 Grand Ave. Duluth, MN. Military Honors will be provided by the Duluth Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: MOPH Chapter 56 Military Order of Purple Hearts c/o John Marshall 15 Riverside Dr. Duluth, MN 55808. Cremation Society of Minnesota 218-624-5200