Fred Frisbie Jr.

GENEVA, Ohio -- Fred R. Frisbie Jr., 88, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at his residence.

He was born July 28, 1932, in Leroy Township in Lake County, Ohio, the son of Fred Raymond and Esther Brainard Frisbie. He married Carol Arilson in Geneva on Jan. 20, 2001.

Fred was a 1950 graduate of Geneva High School and a 1954 graduate of Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, where he was the university's cheerleading mascot, "Freddie Falcon."

He also served as an officer in the Army Airborne Ancillary with the 11th and 101st Airborne Division. There he implemented the first youth activities position for an Army post, supervising the education and extracurricular activities of young adults.

Fred was involved in many community groups including the Kiwanis and the Boy Scouts. He was a member of the Episcopal Church, serving in many positions there. He also served on the Ashtabula County Board of Health and in many other capacities in the area, including the American Red Cross and the GHS Class reunions.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Frisbie; daughters, Amy Jo Ramey and Dr. Stephanie E. Crook; 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, JoAnn (Matash) Frisbie; his second wife, Barbara (Stiritz) Frisbie; and son, Michael D. Frisbie.

A funeral service will take place for his family at Christ Episcopal Church in Geneva.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Fred's name to Christ Episcopal Church.

Behm Family Funeral Home of Geneva is assisting the family.

Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com.