FROLEK: In Loving Memory of Robert Steve Frolek, born September 23, 1926 in Kamloops, B.C. and passed away peacefully at his home of 75 years in Battleford, SK on February 20, 2026.

Robert was a man of his family and a man of the land. He grew up working on the farm with his parents and siblings. In his younger years he was known for his woodworking and driving his cars a little too fast. He built the family home he lived in until his final days. The farmyard and many fields have rows of trees he was always planting. He loved life on the farm, tending to his dogs, cats, cows, pigs, chickens, and even a pair of Canadian geese. He was always tinkering on farm equipment and planning his many vegetable gardens each year, always growing more than enough to feed his family and anyone else who needed it. He never let a single weed survive in those gardens, and when harvest time came, shelling peas and snapping beans was a job for everyone. He had a soft spot for sunflowers and took great pride in growing them. In quieter moments, you could find him watching the birds out the window, with a special fondness for the chickadees and peacocks, or catching his favourite shows: The Rifleman, Little House on the Prairie, Bonanza and Cheers. Every Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving was hosted at Robert and Hazel’s home. At Christmas, he was known to take the grandkids tobogganing on the farm, and legend has it he and Hazel once rode a bathtub down the hill together. Every Halloween, he carved and decorated a pumpkin to greet his grandchildren, and later his great-grandchildren, at the door. Robert was the life of the party, always singing, dancing, bringing out his accordion, and enjoying a shot of Branvin Sherry. Every year without fail, he’d sing “If We Make It Through December,” and every year, he did. In his later years, he enjoyed cruising around on his golf cart and never missed his Thursday routine of driving into town. After Hazel’s passing, Robert bought flowers every week for years in her memory, a quiet testament to a love that never faded. Robert built a beautiful life rooted in hard work, family, and the simple joys of the land, and he shared it generously with everyone around him.

Robert was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Hazel Anne Frolek (nee McPherson) in 2011; his son, Andrew; granddaughters, Adele Michaud and Jane Bloemhof; his parents, Steve and Barbara Frolek; parents-in-law, John and Annie McPherson; brothers: Jim, Reg, Don and John Frolek; sisters: Kay Frolek and Mae Kent; sister-in-law, Olga Frolek; brother-in-law, Jerry Kent; sisters-in-law: Jessie Bettcher, Betty Kuttai, Nora (Lawrence) Perehudoff, Iris McPherson and Ellen McPherson; brothers-in-law: Johnny McPherson, John Bettcher, Doug Piper and George Kuttai.

Robert is survived by his ten children and their families: son: Bob (Joy): Andrea (Kevin Hadley), Erin, Steven, Sarah (Will Iverson) and Blair (Brittany Hoganson); their grandchildren: Kelsey (Johnny Mannix), Liam, Berk, Kade, Adison, Axen and Ren; their great-grandchildren: Theo, Flora and Luke; daughter: Louise (Jules van Rosebrook): Victoria; daughter: Frances (Norbert Michaud): Matthew (Stacey) and Justin (Krista Schwab); their grandchildren: Ethan, Tynan, Lakyen and Tais; son: Hughie (Michelle): Carmen and Ben; their grandchildren: Luke and Vivian Bloemhof; daughter: Pat (Byron Howlett): Jordan and Lucas; daughter: Diane; daughter: Chris (Rik Meere): Josh and Lindsey (Craig Guigon); their grandchild: Allove; son: Wes (Karla): Dillon (Elizabeth), Tyler and Lexie; son: Andrew (predeceased) (Renee): Adam (Kristi), Megan (Dave Cashmore) and Jody (Chad Harms); their grandchildren: Marin, Nolan, Grayson, Owen, Bret, Jackson and Tyson; daughter: Stephanie (Daren Merkowsky): Jason (Britany) and Kate-Lynn; their grandchildren: Harvey, Milo and Sophia; daughter: Karen (Curtis Smith): Riley. He is also survived by his brother, Jerry Frolek of Calgary, AB and his family. And many cousins, nieces, nephews and family friends.

Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. held at St. Vital Roman Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Donor’s Choice, or as Robert would have wanted, go pull a weed, tend a vegetable garden, or grow something worth eating in his memory.

The family would like to thank the Battleford’s Home Care Team for their support and compassionate care. It was so very much appreciated.

Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium – Trevor Watts, Funeral Director.

 

• Date : 2026-02-26
• Location : RM of Battle River, SK