Beatrice Froebe

Beatrice Froebe, age 101, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Green Hills Community in West Liberty, Ohio.

She was born in Bucyrus, Ohio October 14, 1918, to the late Harry and Ruth (Beal) Caldwell.

On July 28, 1940, she married Paul E. Froebe and he preceded her in death September 8, 1994. Beatrice was also preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Eva Skinner, Eleanor Froebe, James Caldwell, and Calvin Caldwell.

She is survived by her sons, Barry (Karen) Froebe of Urbana, Ohio and Timothy (Susan) Froebe of Bellefontaine; grandchildren, Garth (Dr. Jill Jones) Froebe, Wendy (Ryan) Vincent, Traci (Kevin) Baird, Teri (Lori) Froebe-Self, and Meghan Hanna; four great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Beatrice was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bellefontaine, a member of the Woman’s Circle at the First United Methodist Church and also Eastern Star. She was a very talented seamstress and worked many years for James Floors & Interiors in Bellefontaine making custom draperies. Beatrice was a fantastic cook and was known for her kind and compassionate spirit.  She and her husband Paul were a part of the Hi Point Seesaw’s Square Dancing Group and loved to go dancing. Beatrice was very proud of her family and all who loved and knew her will miss her.

Pastor Ben Schaeffer will officiate a graveside service at 12 noon Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Bellefontaine Cemetery.

The arrangements are in the care of the staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Bellefontaine.

K.VH.