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Roger N. Frey, 87

June 14, 2020

Roger N. Frey, 87, of Lititz, passed into heaven on Sunday, June 14 in his home, surrounded by family. Roger Neil Frey was born in Hollisterville, PA on February 1, 1933. He was the son of the late Stanley and Almira Frey.

Roger attended Philadelphia College of the Bible and was self-employed as the owner of RN Frey Heating and Plumbing in Sparta, New Jersey. He was an active member of Monroe Bible Chapel (Monroe, NJ) and then later Newton United Reformed Church (Newton, NJ). After retiring and moving to Lititz, PA in 2009, he was an active member at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, PA.

Roger is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lenore (Miller). Also surviving are his daughter Deborah Dykstra, and her husband David, of Willis, TX, his son Jeffery and his wife Carol, of Escondido, CA, and his son Rick and his wife Lori, of Lititz, PA. He is predeceased by his son Peter in 1978. Roger is survived by 9 grandchildren and their spouses, and 25 great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

Additionally, Roger is survived by brothers Stanley Frey of Waymart, PA, and Conrad Frey of Travelers Rest, SC, and his sister, Marie Combs, of Crofton, KY. He is predeceased by his sister, Francis Templeton of Houston, TX. There are many surviving nieces and nephews.

Beyond his family, Roger’s loves and activities in life included roles as student, teacher, Elder, Pastor, poet, plumber and woodworker. Each of his family members are proud to be the recipient of a stool or a bench he crafted over the years from black walnut trees he felled.

Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 2PM to 4PM, Friday, June 19, 2020 at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. The Funeral Service will follow at the funeral home at 4PM. Interment will be at Fairview Memorial Park in Elmhurst, PA at 11AM, Saturday, June 20. Friends and family from Sussex County, NJ and Wayne County, PA are welcomed to join the family at the interment service. Although masks will not be required, the family asks that anyone who may be experiencing virus symptoms not attend, but express condolences through appropriate online forums.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mission to North America: Chaplains Ministry online or at 678-825-1200.

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Condolences to the Family

June 21, 2020

Roger was my next door neighbor In Monroe, NJ from the time I was a young man thru my 30s.. I remember he put a large addition on his house single handedly, from foundation, framimg,electrical,plumbing and finish work.. A very talented craftsman.. and most of the best oil burner man around.. One time he invited a misionary to our small church in Monroe, who showed slides of life in africa.. He was always eager to help any one who needed it.. I was putting in a large cement side walk at my house by myself.. . When the cement truck showed up he showed up he was there to help me. The best neighbor a guy could ask for..
Most of all he was a minister, a very good man who loved the lord, his family, and treated others as family too.
Rest in Peace Mr, Frey you will be missed for sure … 
Paul Franek

June 19, 2020

Roger loved the Lord.  His love was evident in his tenacious desire to be active in public worship singing hymns of praise.  His sincere love for the Lord showed in his commitment to prayer.  His love for the Lord was demonstrated in his love for people – family, friends and strangers whom he quickly came to know by name.  What a comfort to know that he is now with the Lord whom he loves.
Ken and Naomi Rizzuti

June 17, 2020

I have such special memories of our younger days.  Enjoyed Roger as a Sunday School teacher, in our young people’s group and through the years in high school.  Roger was Frank’s best friend and Frank was in heaven to help welcome Roger home.  Our prayers are with you and your family.
Elsie Enslin

June 17, 2020

A hero in living life well; he was caring, compassionate, energetic, strong willed, helpful, kind, thoughtful, insightful, creative, expressive and at times stubborn. He loved God and his family.
Terry Lee Norton

June 17, 2020

Our prayers for the Frey family for God’s comfort and peace rest on you all. Reminder of this families legacy of faith in Christ. Our hearts are with you as you celebrate his life and God’s welcome to his heavenly home. ❤️🙏🏻Jeff & Tracy VanderGroef

June 17, 2020

Wishing for your family feelings of comfort, moments of peace and memories of joy during this difficult time.
Tina Tirado

June 17, 2020

I was so blessed to be acquainted with Mr. Frey at our church and to briefly be on a prayer team with him.  I will miss his excellent example of love for Christ and others, and his cheerful good humor.  I pray that his family is comforted at this challenging time.  
Lori Withee

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Friday, June 19, 2020
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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