Alden J. Froblom

Alden J. Froblom, age 81, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. He was born on September 15, 1940, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Mauritz Froblom and Esther (Segersven) Froblom Rachey. Alden attended the Iron River Schools and graduated from Iron River High School with the class of 1958. He was a US Army Veteran, serving from 1960 to 1962 as a medic. Alden married Mary (Collier) Parmentier on October 2, 1999, in Green Bay, WI. The couple celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary this year. He was employed for 38 years as a foreman and pipe fitter and welder for Gabe’s Construction in Sheboygan, WI. Alden was a member of the Local 400 Steam and Pipe Fitters Union and member and past treasurer of the Iron County Engineers Club. He had been a trustee of the Iron River Township Board, a member of the Iron River Township Planning Commission, and a member of the Board of Directors for the Iron County Fair. Alden was also a member of the AMVETS Post #436 (Beechwood) and the Veterans Trust Fund. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and living on the Iron River. He also enjoyed taking his Harley motorcycle on trips and was a member and past director of the Green Bay Harley Owners group. Alden is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Carrie (Tom) Blohowiak of Green Bay, WI and Cindy (John) McClure of Green Bay, WI; stepchildren, Natalie (Brett) Killion and Nathan (Suzi) Amore: grandchildren, Nick Wetherell and Timothy, Teagan, Cora, and Maryssa Blohowiak, Adrianne Killion; great grandson, Brian Wetherell; beloved dog, Charlie; extended family and friends. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Doepker and brother, Charles “Tuna” Froblom. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Alden J. Froblom, please visit our flower store.