Herbert J. "Jim" Frogner

Herbert J. "Jim" Frogner Age 85, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away May 22, 2010.  He was born May 26, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to Herbert N. and Annamae (Perry) Frogner.  Jim proudly served his country as an Aviation Cadet in the Army Air Corps during WWII.  He received a Bachelor of Science in Mineralogy from the University of Michigan, where he played on the hockey team.   He was united in marriage to Jeanne Decker in 1947 and they spent 62 loving years together until his death.  Jim was the CEO of Industrial Sound Control and later Eagle Data.  He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Northville.  He was also a member of The Paul Bunyan Club, Plymouth Elks, Northville Gourmet Club, and the Son’s of Norway.  He was an avid fisherman and golfer.  He enjoyed cooking and appreciated all aspects of Culinary Arts.  He also enjoyed vegetable gardening.  Jim had a great sense of humor and loved storytelling and sharing.  He was an amateur inventor and had applied for patents for his inventions. He is survived by his loving wife Jeanne Frogner; his children Kristine (Stephen Marsden) Frogner, Charles Frogner, Jim (Ellen) Frogner, David (Laurel) Frogner, and Ann (Russ) Kelly; and his grandchildren Adrienne, Joran, Erica, Madeline, Sara, Kristen, and Jim.   He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Charles Frogner. A time of gathering will be held Wednesday, May 26, 2010 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, Inc. 122 West Dunlap, Northville.  A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 201 Elm Street, Northville.  Pastor Thomas Lubeck will officiate the service.  The family would appreciate memorial contributions to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or Salvation Army.  Arrangements entrusted to Casterline Funeral Home, Inc. of Northville.

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