Robert A. "Bob" Froehlich age 88 of Route 198, Woodstock Valley, died at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 27, 2014.

Bob leaves his wife of 63 years, Arlene (Barie) Froehlich of Woodstock Valley; a son, Robert E. Froehlich and his wife Lori Lynn of Lake City, FL.; three daughters, Joanne Jacobson and her husband Lee of Webster, Diane Froehlich and her companion Nick of Brimfield, Christine Lepine and her companion Bruce of Woodstock Valley; his grandchildren, Lisa Cote, Nickole DiGregorio, Candice Jowers, Ryleigh Froehlich, Brett Jacobson and Robert Jacobson; four great-grandchildren, Chad, Travis, Mykela and Sydney; several nieces and nephews.

Bob was born in 1925 in New York; he was the son of the late Herman and Barbara (Colling) Froehlich.  Bob was also predeceased by two brothers, Alfred and Donald of Woodstock Valley.  Bob bravely served in the Navy as a Machinist Mate 1st Class, stationed in the Pacific Corridor during World War II.  Bob was employed by Athbro Precision Engineering for many years and Whitcraft, LLC, retiring in 1993.  Bob was a humble man who enjoyed spending time playing golf, gardening, cutting wood and working in his yard. Bob was a compassionate and caring man devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

There are no calling hours.  A graveside service, with military honors, will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 10:00 am in Grove Cemetery, Route 198, Eastford, CT.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to DKH Hospice and Pallative Care of Northeastern CT, 320 Pomfret Street, Putnam, CT 06260 or Bungay Fire Department, 1256 Route 171, South Woodstock, CT 06267.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster is directing arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com .