DULUTH - Raymond H. Frones, 93, of Duluth, passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, in Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Cloquet.
Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4100 Grand Ave., Duluth.
Gathering of family and friends: One hour prior to the service at the Cremation Society.
A full notice will appear in Tuesday's edition of the Duluth News Tribune.
RAYMOND H. FRONES
Raymond H. Frones, 93, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 in Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Cloquet.
Ray was born in Duluth, on July 16, 1921 to Hans and Clara (Peterson) Frones.
He graduated from Denfeld High School and enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he attended officer school. Ray served as a bombardier aboard a B-24 and flew 32 missions. He flew his last mission wounded. Ray was the recipient of numerous medals including the Purple Heart, Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. After returning home he was united in marriage to Dorothy Kendzora on July 6, 1946. Ray worked as a carpenter for J.D. Herald and Amendola Builders. He later worked as a courtesy driver for Northstar Ford during his retirement. Ray loved spending time at garage sales and would often times resell his purchases.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Clarence during World War II and an infant brother.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 68 years; son Dale (Sally) Frones; daughter Barbara Cavanaugh; grandchildren, Ashley Frones, Emily Cavanaugh, Brandon (Cathy) Cavanaugh and Mason Cavanaugh; four great-grandchildren Kevin, Toby, Ava and Raina.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Luke's Hospice for all of their care.
GATHERING OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS: 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. memorial service on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 in Cremation Society of Minnesota 4100 Grand Ave. Duluth. Military Honors will be provided by the Duluth Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: MOPH Chapter 56 Military Order of Purple Hearts c/o John Marshall 15 Riverside Dr. Duluth, MN 55808. Cremation Society of Minnesota 218-624-5200
August 6, 2010
At 88-years-old, World War II veteran Ray Frones tends to keep stories about war time to himself. He flew in 32 missions over Europe as a B24 Bombardier.
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"I flew my first mission June 10th, Frones said. "Four days after D-Day"
Now nearly seven decades later, Frones embarked on his 33rd mission as a special guest along with his son Dale.
"When he did it, it was a different world," his son said.
A scary world for Frones, he was injured in his second to final mission.
"Just got hit, (in the) Battle of the Bulge, bombing some places, see shots, three shots, I said let's get the hell out of here," Frones recalled.
10 soldiers would man the bomber on missions. Frones was at the very front with the heavy artillery.
"When I got a hold of that target, I called the pilot and said I got it mac, and I just shoot It from there on the automatic pilot," Frones said.
His days as a bombardier are long over, but this special mission may have sparked a few memories.
"I watched him the whole time, (he) got up, hung to the 50 caliber machine gun, said Dale Frones. "(I) don't know what he's thinking about, looking at the scenery more than anything else."
Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4100 Grand Ave., Duluth.
Gathering of family and friends: One hour prior to the service at the Cremation Society.
A full notice will appear in Tuesday's edition of the Duluth News Tribune.
RAYMOND H. FRONES
Raymond H. Frones, 93, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 in Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Cloquet.
Ray was born in Duluth, on July 16, 1921 to Hans and Clara (Peterson) Frones.
He graduated from Denfeld High School and enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he attended officer school. Ray served as a bombardier aboard a B-24 and flew 32 missions. He flew his last mission wounded. Ray was the recipient of numerous medals including the Purple Heart, Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. After returning home he was united in marriage to Dorothy Kendzora on July 6, 1946. Ray worked as a carpenter for J.D. Herald and Amendola Builders. He later worked as a courtesy driver for Northstar Ford during his retirement. Ray loved spending time at garage sales and would often times resell his purchases.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Clarence during World War II and an infant brother.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 68 years; son Dale (Sally) Frones; daughter Barbara Cavanaugh; grandchildren, Ashley Frones, Emily Cavanaugh, Brandon (Cathy) Cavanaugh and Mason Cavanaugh; four great-grandchildren Kevin, Toby, Ava and Raina.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Luke's Hospice for all of their care.
GATHERING OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS: 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. memorial service on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 in Cremation Society of Minnesota 4100 Grand Ave. Duluth. Military Honors will be provided by the Duluth Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: MOPH Chapter 56 Military Order of Purple Hearts c/o John Marshall 15 Riverside Dr. Duluth, MN 55808. Cremation Society of Minnesota 218-624-5200
August 6, 2010
At 88-years-old, World War II veteran Ray Frones tends to keep stories about war time to himself. He flew in 32 missions over Europe as a B24 Bombardier.
Click here to subscribe to our daily newsletter.
"I flew my first mission June 10th, Frones said. "Four days after D-Day"
Now nearly seven decades later, Frones embarked on his 33rd mission as a special guest along with his son Dale.
"When he did it, it was a different world," his son said.
A scary world for Frones, he was injured in his second to final mission.
"Just got hit, (in the) Battle of the Bulge, bombing some places, see shots, three shots, I said let's get the hell out of here," Frones recalled.
10 soldiers would man the bomber on missions. Frones was at the very front with the heavy artillery.
"When I got a hold of that target, I called the pilot and said I got it mac, and I just shoot It from there on the automatic pilot," Frones said.
His days as a bombardier are long over, but this special mission may have sparked a few memories.
"I watched him the whole time, (he) got up, hung to the 50 caliber machine gun, said Dale Frones. "(I) don't know what he's thinking about, looking at the scenery more than anything else."
DULUTH - Raymond H. Frones, 93, of Duluth, passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, in Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Cloquet.
Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4100 Grand Ave., Duluth.
Gathering of family and friends: One hour prior to the service at the Cremation Society.
A full notice will appear in Tuesday's edition of the Duluth News Tribune.
RAYMOND H. FRONES
Raymond H. Frones, 93, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 in Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Cloquet.
Ray was born in Duluth, on July 16, 1921 to Hans and Clara (Peterson) Frones.
He graduated from Denfeld High School and enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he attended officer school. Ray served as a bombardier aboard a B-24 and flew 32 missions. He flew his last mission wounded. Ray was the recipient of numerous medals including the Purple Heart, Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. After returning home he was united in marriage to Dorothy Kendzora on July 6, 1946. Ray worked as a carpenter for J.D. Herald and Amendola Builders. He later worked as a courtesy driver for Northstar Ford during his retirement. Ray loved spending time at garage sales and would often times resell his purchases.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Clarence during World War II and an infant brother.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 68 years; son Dale (Sally) Frones; daughter Barbara Cavanaugh; grandchildren, Ashley Frones, Emily Cavanaugh, Brandon (Cathy) Cavanaugh and Mason Cavanaugh; four great-grandchildren Kevin, Toby, Ava and Raina.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Luke's Hospice for all of their care.
GATHERING OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS: 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. memorial service on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 in Cremation Society of Minnesota 4100 Grand Ave. Duluth. Military Honors will be provided by the Duluth Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: MOPH Chapter 56 Military Order of Purple Hearts c/o John Marshall 15 Riverside Dr. Duluth, MN 55808. Cremation Society of Minnesota 218-624-5200
August 6, 2010
At 88-years-old, World War II veteran Ray Frones tends to keep stories about war time to himself. He flew in 32 missions over Europe as a B24 Bombardier.
Click here to subscribe to our daily newsletter.
"I flew my first mission June 10th, Frones said. "Four days after D-Day"
Now nearly seven decades later, Frones embarked on his 33rd mission as a special guest along with his son Dale.
"When he did it, it was a different world," his son said.
A scary world for Frones, he was injured in his second to final mission.
"Just got hit, (in the) Battle of the Bulge, bombing some places, see shots, three shots, I said let's get the hell out of here," Frones recalled.
10 soldiers would man the bomber on missions. Frones was at the very front with the heavy artillery.
"When I got a hold of that target, I called the pilot and said I got it mac, and I just shoot It from there on the automatic pilot," Frones said.
His days as a bombardier are long over, but this special mission may have sparked a few memories.
"I watched him the whole time, (he) got up, hung to the 50 caliber machine gun, said Dale Frones. "(I) don't know what he's thinking about, looking at the scenery more than anything else."
Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4100 Grand Ave., Duluth.
Gathering of family and friends: One hour prior to the service at the Cremation Society.
A full notice will appear in Tuesday's edition of the Duluth News Tribune.
RAYMOND H. FRONES
Raymond H. Frones, 93, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 in Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Cloquet.
Ray was born in Duluth, on July 16, 1921 to Hans and Clara (Peterson) Frones.
He graduated from Denfeld High School and enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he attended officer school. Ray served as a bombardier aboard a B-24 and flew 32 missions. He flew his last mission wounded. Ray was the recipient of numerous medals including the Purple Heart, Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. After returning home he was united in marriage to Dorothy Kendzora on July 6, 1946. Ray worked as a carpenter for J.D. Herald and Amendola Builders. He later worked as a courtesy driver for Northstar Ford during his retirement. Ray loved spending time at garage sales and would often times resell his purchases.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Clarence during World War II and an infant brother.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 68 years; son Dale (Sally) Frones; daughter Barbara Cavanaugh; grandchildren, Ashley Frones, Emily Cavanaugh, Brandon (Cathy) Cavanaugh and Mason Cavanaugh; four great-grandchildren Kevin, Toby, Ava and Raina.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Luke's Hospice for all of their care.
GATHERING OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS: 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. memorial service on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 in Cremation Society of Minnesota 4100 Grand Ave. Duluth. Military Honors will be provided by the Duluth Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: MOPH Chapter 56 Military Order of Purple Hearts c/o John Marshall 15 Riverside Dr. Duluth, MN 55808. Cremation Society of Minnesota 218-624-5200
August 6, 2010
At 88-years-old, World War II veteran Ray Frones tends to keep stories about war time to himself. He flew in 32 missions over Europe as a B24 Bombardier.
Click here to subscribe to our daily newsletter.
"I flew my first mission June 10th, Frones said. "Four days after D-Day"
Now nearly seven decades later, Frones embarked on his 33rd mission as a special guest along with his son Dale.
"When he did it, it was a different world," his son said.
A scary world for Frones, he was injured in his second to final mission.
"Just got hit, (in the) Battle of the Bulge, bombing some places, see shots, three shots, I said let's get the hell out of here," Frones recalled.
10 soldiers would man the bomber on missions. Frones was at the very front with the heavy artillery.
"When I got a hold of that target, I called the pilot and said I got it mac, and I just shoot It from there on the automatic pilot," Frones said.
His days as a bombardier are long over, but this special mission may have sparked a few memories.
"I watched him the whole time, (he) got up, hung to the 50 caliber machine gun, said Dale Frones. "(I) don't know what he's thinking about, looking at the scenery more than anything else."
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