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GERALD CLAYTON FRYFOGLE -
Date of Passing: Mar 04, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGERALD CLAYTON FRYFOGLE 1936 - 2013 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gerald Fryfogle at Concordia Hospital due to heart failure on March 4, 2013, at the age of 76 years. Gerry was a devoted husband to his wife Elizabeth for 52.5 years. Gerry is lovingly remembered by his wife Liz; sons Tod (Laurie) and Gordon (Cathy), and daughter Monica; grandchildren Chase, Kyle and Peyton; granddog Norman; sisters-in-law Pat Fryfogle, Elsie Zasitko, Lovey Toonstra and Iris Peterson; brother-in-law Peter Zasitko; mother-in-law Mary Kucy; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Clayton and Shirley Mae Fryfogle; brother Barry Fryfogle; sister Constance Mae Foxton; brother-in-law John Toonstra; and father-in-law William Kucy. Gerry was born in Wingham, Ontario and at an early age honed his athletic skills in baseball and hockey. As a hardball pitcher in Wingham, Gerry was scouted by three major league baseball teams (Brooklyn Dodgers, Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Braves), signing with the Detroit Tigers in 1954. Gerry played minor league ball in Georgia and in 1955 attended Detroit Tigers spring training in Lakewood, Florida before being traded to the Milwaukee Braves in 1956 (earning the nickname "The Fireballin' Right Hander"). Gerry retired from playing baseball in 1957 due to a torn rotator cuff but continued on as a Detroit Tigers Western Canadian scout from 1967 to 1978, and also became the manager of Team Manitoba at the 1969 Summer Games. Gerry received induction into the Southern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. Gerry met Elizabeth, the love of his life, in Toronto during 1959, moving to Liz's hometown of Winnipeg to get married on September 24, 1960. He also joined the Winnipeg Fire Department in 1963 where he earned the rank of Captain before retiring in 1994 after 31.5 years. During his retirement Gerry enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching sports (especially the Winnipeg Jets) and exercising -- reportedly doing 2,000 sit-ups per day. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Winnipeg Fire Fighters Burn Fund. 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 09, 2013
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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Todd, Gord and Monica, I (and my family) want to express our sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your father. I have great memories of 'Mr. Fryfogle'. - Posted by: Tim Tymko (friend) on: Apr 04, 2013
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Monica & Family My sincere condolences. - Posted by: Jerry Kolbuck (Friend) on: Mar 16, 2013
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Gerry was a unique man who will be sadly missed by all who have had the pleasure of knowing him. Ken was his catcher for 3 years in Wingham and has often regaled us with tales of exploits that he, Gerry and Barry enjoyed together. Gerry was a fine pitcher and a better man. - Posted by: Family of Ken & Ruth (nee Fryfogle) Hodgkinson (cousins) on: Mar 13, 2013
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We were sorry to hear of your loss and send our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts are with you Liz and your family at this sad time. Sorry we are unable to attend the Memorial Service as we are in Florida. Barbara (Cousin of Liz) and Ken Cameron - Posted by: Barbara and Ken Cameron (Cousin of Liz) on: Mar 12, 2013
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Princess (Liz), Monica, Gord & Tod, You have our deepest sympathy. Gerry will be missed, he was a hell of a guy! We would have loved to see that "Fastball" he was so well known by. - Posted by: Dale, Diana, Tommy and Rosie () on: Mar 11, 2013
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Liz, Tod, Gord, Monica and families. So sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. He will be remembered as a great man. Thinking of you, take care..... - Posted by: Debbie and Gary Klepatz (Former Neighbour) on: Mar 10, 2013
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My deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Fryfogle, I am a teller at cibc and have served him many times, and I say from all of us,that he was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Janice Blain (I work at the cibc branch he always came to) on: Mar 10, 2013
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We will miss Gerry very much. He was a great neighbor to us. He was our cul de sac watchdog. Our whole family will miss talking with him and seeing him outside. - Posted by: Deanne and Anson Balkissoon (Neighbors) on: Mar 09, 2013
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Sorry we can not attend Gerry's service as we are in Texas. I have many memories of Gerry from work at E.K. and even more from our time playing baseball for the East Kildonan Police. I met a fellow name Red Houton. He played ball with Gerry in his home town in Ont. He said Gerry could pitch a ball so fast it looked like an asprin when it crossed the plate. He could also pitch that way in fast ball. He will be missed. Pass our condolences to Tod, Gordie & Monica. Sam & Mary - Posted by: Sam Sewell (friend ) on: Mar 09, 2013
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We are very sorry to hear of his passing, he was a fantastic guy,with a great sense of humor. One of a kind who will be remembered forever. - Posted by: Donna Huff (Friend) on: Mar 09, 2013
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I was saddened to hear of Gerry's passing. The first time i met him he treat me like i was his best friend it was like i knew all my life, that's the kind of person he was. I was told he could throw a baseball over the old fire tower on St. Matthews,fantastic. Well you're in your "field of dreams" now Gerry throw a No Hitter! - Posted by: ken Barnett (fellow worker) on: Mar 09, 2013
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Todd and Gord, we went to school together at John Pritchard. My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad. - Posted by: Peter Lawrence () on: Mar 09, 2013
