Heaven’s gates opened wide for one of Tooele’s oldest and finest community members, Don W. Froscheiser. He passed away at home surrounded by loved ones, “where he really wanted to be,” on Oct. 2, 2015. Don was born Dec. 3, 1926, to David and Minnie (Siebenacher) Froscheiser, raised on a country farm in Hebron, Nebraska. This is where he learned the value of putting in a long full day of hard work and the mastery to repair everything. After graduating high school Don pulled up his roots and moved to be with his sister and brother-in-law Ken and Ray DuBois in Tooele, Utah. Don was selected to go into the services. After testing to go into the U.S. Air Force with exceptionally high scores the United States Army convinced him to join them. He was the first person in Tooele to be drafted into WWII. This is where Don learned skills that would set him apart in future positions. Following deployment in the Army, he spent time as a Merchant Marine working on boat engines. After military service, Don went to work for Western Chemical Center in Tooele where he met his future bride, Gladys Carl. Don and Glad married June 20, 1953. He began raising his family with son Kim, born April 2, 1956, (deceased Sept. 12, 1970) and son, Kary, born June 5, 1958. He went to work as Director of Manpower at Tooele Army Depot, where he served until his retirement in 1988. Don retired young to enjoy his real passion, restoration of classic cars. T-birds where his specialty; many of them have been seen in various parades and even on TV shows and movies along with Don. He loved to gather together with friends and friends of friends, all drinks were bottomless. Known as the Martini Man, Don swears by the fact that he invented the “Dirty Martini”; the deer hunting party was his favorite. He opened his house and pool to all, friends and neighbors where everyone enjoyed the golden delicious apples from his old apple tree. Many Tooele folks might have known Don by his supporting role in the community, working with the credit union, being Birch’s Pharmacy’s personal bouncer, directing the traffic flow after the Demolition Derby at Deseret Peak Complex, and winning concert tickets for being the oldest person attending the derby. Friends and family may call at Tate Mortuary, Friday Oct. 9 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. at the Mountain of Faith Lutheran Church, 560 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah. Don will be laid to rest at the Tooele Cemetery, next to his wife Glad and oldest son Kim, surrounded by extended family members.
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Don W. Froscheiser
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