John was born on November 11, 1927, in Eagle Butte, SD, to Ludwig and Marion (Fischer) Frison. They made their home on a farm in Parade, SD. John went to Parade Grade School, then the family move to Eagle Butte, SD. Later they moved to Sidney, MT in 1942, where he finished his school. In January of 1946, John enlisted in the Army Air Force and went to Photography School in Denver, at Lowry Air Force Base. After graduation he was transferred to Marclz Field, in California. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and he returned to Sidney, MT. On November 10, 1955, John was united in marriage to Dorothy Engelhardt. To this union they had three children, Michael “Mick”, Edwin “Eddy” and Tamara “Tami”. After the marriage they made their home in Sidney. He worked at the Quilling’s Market for 27 years. John was the Moose Lodge Administrator Secretary for 10 years. His wife Dorothy died, April 6, 2013, and John remained in Sidney.
John was a member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, and the Sidney Moose Lodge. He loved fishing, watching football, woodworking, and spending time with his grandson, Alex Quam.
John died on Thursday, May 04, 2017 at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility.
John is survived by his son, Michael “Mick” Frison, Sidney, MT; his daughter, Tamara “Tami” Frison, Sidney, MT; his grandson, Alex Quam, XXXX, TX.
John was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dorothy; his son, Eddy; and brother and sister.
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