Lloyd R. Frye

Lloyd Ray Frye, 92, of Burlington and formerly of Rochester, WI passed away peacefully to eternal life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Lloyd was born on February 23, 1933 in La Farge, WI, son to the late Ray and Sarah (Hopkins) Frye. Growing up he attended the Ontario High School and later on, continuing his education at the Stout University. He married the love of his life, Cleo Nelson on August 20, 1955, she preceded him in death on January 16, 2023.

He taught AG and Industrial Arts at the Taylor, WI High School 3 years before moving to Rochester, WI and then teaching AG, Art, Welding, and Machine Shop at the Waterford High School for 50 years. He was the first teacher to be inducted into the Waterford High School Hall of Fame. He also enjoyed coaching the boys and girls golf where he took the teams to State tournaments more than once. Lloyd was more than just a teacher who taught from a book, he also taught about real life lessons to help students learn about real life experiences.

Lloyd was a longtime member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Community.

He is survived by his children Ray (Cheryll) Frye of Eagle, WI, Susan (Chuck) Wieland of Pine River, WI, Robert (Irena) of Cancun, Mex, and Roger (Cindy) Oconomowoc, WI; Grandchildren Abby Frye, Aaron Frye, Rachel Frye, Brandon Wieland, and Anthony Wieland. Also survived by Cousin Karen Ekren of Westby, WI, other relatives, many friends, and even more students that he taught. Lloyds is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and son Rick Frye.

A visitation for Lloyd will be held at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Community (305 S 1st St, Waterford, WI 53185) on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 9-11:15am with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30a.m. Following Mass a burial will follow at the St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery.

Flower memorials are welcomed, or memorials can go to the “Richard Frye Scholarship Fund.”

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home is proudly serving the Frye family.

Mealy-Stencel Funeral Home

225 W. Main Street Waterford, WI 53185

262-534-2233

www.stencelfh.com