Obituary of Mary Therese Froehle

Mary Therese Froehle passed away on March 20 with many loved ones at her side. She was born on July 29, 1929 in St. Paul, MN to James and Edith Rowe, and was married to John R. "Jack" Froehle on May 26, 1951. Therese and Jack began their lives together in Cedar Rapids, IA, where they raised their family and lived for 27 years. They later moved to Baxter, MN where they resided for 15 years before she retired as Director of Hospital Support Services. In 1993, they moved to Florissant, Colorado and then to Colorado Springs.She was a loving wife, wonderful mother and mother in-law. She was a gifted seamstress who enjoyed reading, movies, theatre, and an occasional Manhattan. She took great pride in her nursing career that spanned 43 years. As a caring and gifted RN she touched many lives and volunteered her time generously in retirement, notably in the planning and development of the two new Teller County Libraries. She was a devout Catholic who embodied her faith.She is survived by her husband, John "Jack", of Colorado Springs and 9 children: Michael (Jeanette), Patricia, Maureen Keate (Steve), Jean Marks (Jeff), Shawne Gross (Bill), Mary Kay Pucci (Bob), Thomas (Mary Jo), Mark (Leila), and John (Christine). Eighteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive her. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, James, Maurice, and Joseph. She was a rock of support to all who loved her.A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 927, N. Logan Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909 on Tuesday March 26 at 11:30 a.m. There will be a viewing at the church one-hour prior to the service.In lieu of flowers, Therese requested that donations be made to Prospect Home Care & Hospice in Woodland Park, CO (www.prospecthch.org) or Catholic Charities of Central Colorado (www.ccharitiescs.org). Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Visitation Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:30AM - 11:30AM Divine Redeemer Catholic Church 927 North Logan Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-633-5559 Service Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:30AM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855