Vincent E. Frawley

Vincent E. Frawley, age 62, of Richland Center died Saturday, October 22, 2016 on the farm that he loved, surrounded by his family following an incredibly brief but ferociously fought battle with cancer. He was born on March 23, 1954 in Richland Center the son of Bernard and Kathleen (Slaney) Frawley. He married JoEllen Eberle on July 2, 1983 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Keyesville. Survivors include his wife JoEllen Frawley of rural Richland Center; 3 children, Bridget (Jeremy) Thomas of Onalaska, WI, Rachel (Kelly) Fruit of Viola, WI, Eric Frawley (friend Bridgette Unger) of Lake Mills, WI; 3 grandchildren, Hadlee and Brooks Thomas both of Onalaska, WI, Finley Fruit of Viola, WI; 11 siblings, Mary (LaVerne) Miller, Ann (Larry) Machovec, Mike (Avis) Frawley, Patricia Luttig, Steve Frawley, Colleen Christensen, Mark (Jolene) Frawley, Philip Frawley, Jeff (Deann) Frawley, Robert Frawley, Kelly (Kris) Frawley; mother-in-law, Eileen Eberle; special dog Lily; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Theresa Deckert; infant siblings, Kilian and Margaret; father-in-law, Lawrence Eberle. Vince’s life is best demonstrated through his love for rural life: the farm, the land and the animals. Some of his greatest joy came from being a grampa (Bop-pa). He was most happy at home, at Cozy Creek Ranch, spending time in the milkhouse with friends, on the back deck counting cattle or front porch watching the deer come out at dusk. His farm was impeccably kept, the lawn perfectly mowed and the animals always fed, watered and cared for. He spent his working years as a law enforcement officer for the Village of Avoca, Iowa County Sheriff’s Department, City of Richland Center and Richland County Sheriff’s Department. He retired from the RCPD in 2004 after 23 years of dedicated service. Vince is a veteran of the United States Army, serving primarily as military police in Korea. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at St. Kilian’s Catholic Church near Bear Valley with Monsignor Michael Gorman officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Local Military Honors Unit in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Friday, October 28, 2016 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 3:30 PM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center and also on Saturday at St. Kilian’s Catholic Church from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers contributions would be appreciated.

Vincent E. Frawley

March 23, 1954 - October 22, 2016