John worked at Cerro Copper in Sauget, IL for 39 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and sports fan.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Arlene, nee Niemeyer, Frye; and his father-in-law, Jack Bean.
Surviving are his wife, Susie, nee Bean, Frye, whom he married on July 25, 1981;
two daughters, Amie (Kyle Wachtel) Frye of Freeburg, IL, and Tonya (fiancé Brad Hudson) Frye of St. Libory, IL;
a son, John Andrew Frye of Freeburg, IL;
a grandson, Wyatt Hudson of St. Libory, IL;
his father, Worley Frye of New Athens;
a brother, Michael Frye of Swansea, IL;
a nephew, Aaron Frye of Swansea, IL;
his mother-in-law, Virginia Bean of Fredericktown, MO;
two brothers-in-law, Richard Bean of Lake Sherwood, MO, and Bruce (Tina) Bean of Fredericktown, MO;
a sister-in-law, Tricia (Duane) Woods of Fredericktown, MO;
three aunts, Patsy Henry, Lottie Ogle and Shirley Frye all of Tennessee;
many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews;
his life-time friend, Paul Norman of Lebanon, TN;
and many beloved extended family and friends.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Freeburg, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Freeburg, IL.