Fredrick Eli Frey

Fredrick Eli Frey, age 78, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was born in Plain City, Ohio, on July 20, 1947, to the late Jonas and Lula Frey.

Fred spent 48 years married to and building a beautiful life with the love of his life, Jane. He spent 25 years driving trucks at Yellow Freight. He owned multiple business throughout the years including Freddy's Frozen Yogurt, London Square Hair Fashions and St. Pairs Grain Elevator. Fred was an avid toy collector of tractors and trucks. He had an amazing green thumb and loved being outside watching the birds. Fred greatly enjoyed being with his grandkids, but there was nothing he loved more than being with his great grandkids.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jonas and Lula Frey, son, Glen Nitchman and brother-in-law, Larry Miller.

Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Jane D. Frey, his children, Jeff Frey, Angie Frey, Brian (Betty) Frey, Brad (Camila) Frey, Lynne Packman, Justin (Megan) Frey, and daughter-in-law, Marti Nitchman, siblings, John (Nancy) Frey, Gerald (Carolyn) Frey, Linda Miller, Miriam Noland, Steve (Jill) Frey, Pauline (Steve) Jacobs and Phil Frey, grandchildren, Jade Frey, Julia Reinke, Jeffery (Kara) Frey, Brandon (Beth) Frey, Austin Frey, Ciera Frey, Dalton Nitchman, Kayla (Connor) Roberts, Jayla Frey, Nik Craig, Austin Beedy, and Zane Beedy, as well as 11 great grandkids.

Fred's family is holding a visitation to celebrate his life at the Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, 331 W. Main St., West Jefferson, Ohio, 43162, on Friday, June 19, 2026. The visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00PM with time at 7:00 for family to share some memories of Fred.