Obituaries : Edmund “Dobber” Joseph Frese

Edmund “Dobber” Joseph Frese, 73, of Norway, IA passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2019 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Norway, IA. Burial will take place at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Norway.

Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday, October 24th at the parish hall. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com

Ed was born March 17, 1946 to Arthur and Loretta (Delaney) Frese in rural Watkins, IA. He attended Norway High School. Following school, he worked for Amana Woolen Mill, then for Quaker Oats for 37 years. While at Quaker Oats Ed attended Reisch College of Auctioneering and began Ed Frese Auctioneering, in which he enjoyed being the center of attention. On October 17, 1968 Ed married Janet Thorne at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, IA. Together they raised their family in Norway.

Ed liked woodworking, the game of baseball and auctioneering for Pheasants Forever and other groups. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and taking his grandchildren fishing. He loved to travel with his wife, visiting all 48 continental states.
Ed was a member of the County Conservation Board, Foresters and St. Michael’s Catholic Church.

Ed is survived by his wife, Janet of Norway; children, Chad (Jennifer) Frese of Montour, Marcie (Ed) Rowan of Earlville and Dana (Jeret) Jiras of Oxford; grandchildren, Molly, Marissa, Macy, Claire, Katelyn, Evelyn, Grace, Lee, Mason, Cole and Cale; siblings, Patricia Slycord of Norway, Charlene Wilhelm of Blairstown, Daniel (Shona) Frese of Norway, Gerald Frese of Watkins and many more loving family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Raymond Frese and brother Richard Frese.
Brosh Funeral Service of Norway is assisting the family.