Dennis “Denny” Frommelt, former East Multnomah County resident passed away on Thursday, February 13th, at the age of 70. Denny was born September 2nd, 1949 in Portland to John and Jeanette Frommelt. He attended Orient Grade School and graduated from Gresham high school in 1967. Denny served in the National Guard from 1970 to 1976 and met his future wife, Judy, in Portland. He married Judy at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Gresham on May 14th, 1977.
He farmed strawberries, raspberries and vegetables in Boring, Oregon for many years. Later Denny worked for U.S. Fish and Wildlife in Oregon before transitioning to the U.S Department of Agriculture in California.
He was an avid gardener, photographer, and outdoorsman. His beloved yellow lab, Charlie, often accompanied him. When he was living in California, he couldn’t wait for his trips to Oregon in the summer and holidays to spend time with his family. He really enjoyed the Oregon coast, Sunriver, and adventures to Timothy, Trillium and Lost lakes.
Denny was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jeanette; and brother, Charles.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Judy; daughter, Tracie Frommelt (Brendan) of Portland; brother, John Burns of Corbett; sister, Ann of Gresham. A celebration of life will be held 11am on Saturday, February 29th at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home in Gresham, 520 W Powell Blvd. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Oregon Humane Society in his honor.
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