Mrs. Cleo Isabelle Frye R.N.

Frye, Cleo I., age 88, of Rochester, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on January 16, 2023. Cleo was born in Plum City, WI on October 1, 1934, the daughter of the late Archie and Hannah (nee. Pittman) Nelson. She graduated Valedictorian of Elmwood High School, and received a Lab Technician degree at UW – River Falls. On August 20, 1955, Cleo married Lloyd R. Frye at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Arkansaw, Wisconsin. The couple lived in Arkansaw, WI for a while, later moved to Fort Bliss, a Texas military base where Cleo worked in the commons area. When her husband departed the military, they relocated to Taylor, WI, then settled on their Rochester, WI farm in 1960. Later in life Cleo attended Gateway Technical College where she received her Registered Nurse license. She was employed as an R.N. at St. Luke’s Hospital Milwaukee Open-Heart step-down unit. Cleo was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, and Homemakers of Rochester. Cleo loved to knit, sew, and garden. She also enjoyed a good book. Sadly, all will miss Cleo.
Survived by her loving husband Lloyd, children, Ray (Cheryll) Frye, Susan (Charles) Wieland, Robert (Irena) Frye, and Roger (Cynthia) Frye, grandchildren, Abigail, Aaron, and Rachel Frye, Anthony, and Brandon Wieland. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Nelson, and Mary Jane Nelson, other relatives, and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents Archie and Hannah Nelson, son Richard Frye, sister, Darlene (George) Toon, and brothers Gerald, and Allen Nelson.
Visitation on Saturday January 21, 2023, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 305 South First Street, Waterford, Wisconsin 53185, from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM with Mass beginning at 11:00 AM. Burial in the church cemetery following Mass.
In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, Cleo’s family suggests memorials to the “Richard Frye Scholarship Fund.” A heartfelt “Thank You” to the nurses and staff of Arbor View in Burlington, and the Aurora at Home Hospice nurses and staff for their gentle, loving care of our dear wife, mother, and grandmother.
Mealy Funeral Home
Waterford, Wisconsin
262-534-2233
www.mealyfuneralhome.com