Service Details
Services for Arnie will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 4:00PM. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 3:00PM until the time of service. Arnie will be laid to rest in the family plot in West Lawn Memorial Park, 9000 Washington Avenue, Racine on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 2:30PM.
Caledonia – Erik Arnold “Arnie” Froode passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 13, 2023.
Arnie was born in Racine to the late Erick and Esther (nee: Johanson) Froode after they immigrated to the United States from Sweden. Arnie graduated from Washington Park High School and enrolled in additional classes at Racine Vocational School and MATC in Milwaukee. He served his country during World War II in the Army Signal Corps in Italy. On June 28, 1947, Arnie married his high school sweetheart, Carol Marie Yerdon at Messiah Lutheran Church. Carol preceded him in death on July 8, 2006. Arnie was employed as an apprentice pressman for 10 years at Western Printing Co. and another 10 years as a lithographer for Mode Air Card Co. in East Troy, WI. He was instrumental in beginning the printing department of Royal Publishing Inc. of Racine and retired after 25 years as President and General Manager. Arnie enjoyed woodworking, gardening and traveling with his wife. Arnie and Carol were Charter Members of Circle Eight Square Dance Club of Racine. Arnie was one of the last surviving lifetime members of Messiah Lutheran Church, where he served as Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent, Treasurer and in many other capacities. He was a member of Lutheran Men of America Bowling League, senior men’s golf at Johnson Park and long-time driver for Meals on Wheels.
Arnie is survived by his sons, David (Dianne) Froode of Cathlament, WA and Mark Froode of Wautoma, WI; grandchildren, Erica (Ben) Deleeuw, Nicole Froode, Tara Froode, Shane (Aaron) Gray, Blake (Jen) Froode, Parker Froode; 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; nephews and nieces, Jim and Carla Wilks, Scott Olsen, Cathy McDowell, Mike and Connie Suwalski, John Froode, Debbie (Mike) Lelo, Dale and Linda Sedlock, Bob and Cindy Oxley, Joe and Michelle Palmer; special friends, Theresa Rothenberger, Sheri Apple and Kathy King. In addition to his wife and parents, Arnie was preceded in death by his son, Paul Stanley Froode; brother, Roy Froode; sister, Violet Bullis.
Services for Arnie will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 4:00PM. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 3:00PM until the time of service. Arnie will be laid to rest in the family plot in West Lawn Memorial Park, 9000 Washington Avenue, Racine on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 2:30PM. Memorials may be donated to one’s favorite charity in Arnie’s name and memory.
Tyrone Person says
My condolences to Dave and the Froode family and friends.
Treva Stills-Small says
My deepest condolences to David and his family.
Anonymous says
You have never met me, but my parents, Bud and Kelly Hueffner used to square dance with the Froodies. If memory serves me right, our parents served on the Circle 8 committees together. I was around 7 years old and remember watching the ladies in beautiful fluffy square dance dresses. So very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Your parents were always very nice to me.
Sharon Hueffner Calvert
Cocoa, FL
Cal Andersen says
Hello Mark, just want to say you were fortunate to have your father this long. He was a big influence in my life as a mentor in the printing industry. I am about to retire from printing and find myself looking back many times. Believe it or not I am back where it all started. 214 State st working for Econoprint. So hope all is well with you and your family. May the God bless you and your family at this time and give you peace. 🙏
Mrs Roy Froode says
Thank you to the Froode family for lots of good memories. Mrs Roy Froode
Laura Abromaitis says
I am very sorry to hear about Arnie. I met him through Meals on Wheels and he was also so kind and would always put a smile on my face.