Jesse Fronk

Jesse J. Fronk, age 87, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 1, 1938 to Robert and Thelma Fronk (nee Kinney).

Jess is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn Floyd Fronk, his son, Tom (Lori) Fronk, and his step children, Jerry (Angie) Schinaman, Michael (Leigh Ann) Schinaman and Amanda (Troy) Trent. He is the grandfather of Samuel and Stephanie Fronk, and Michael (Allison) Slageter, and the step grandfather of Adler Schinaman, Harrison Schinaman, Chase Schinaman, Jenna Bennett, Samantha Whitten and Makenzi Rader. Jess is also survived by his brother, Ron Fronk, many nieces and nephews and a host of other family members and friends, including their dog, Trouble.

Jess was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Suzanne Mathis Fronk, his granddaughter Lizzie Dickey, and his siblings, Robert Fronk, Anna Manning, and Don Fronk.

Jess had a long career as an Inspector with the Cincinnati Water Works. After retirement he continued to share his knowledge with do-it-yourselfers at the Western Hill Lowe's. He was a member of St Martin of Tours parish and participated in many activities with fellow parishioners.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, West Side Chapel, 3300 Parkcrest Lane, Cincinnati (45211) from 5:00 PM until the funeral service at 7:00 PM. Burial will be private.

In loving memory of Jess, contributions may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati or the charity of your choice.

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