Julie Frisk

Julie Theresa Frisk, age 98, of Toledo, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016. She was born on July 15, 1917 to William Charles Palm and Madge (Young) Palm.

Julie attended DeVilbiss High School and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toledo before attending the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. After graduating, she established her general practice first in Adrian, Michigan and later in Toledo, Ohio.

In 1945, she became a founding staff member of Parkview Hospital supporting charity and fundraising efforts, often donating large portions of her income to do so.

She married Norman E. Frisk June 5, 1948. She was a member of Gesu and subsequently Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parishes.

Julie enjoyed traveling and bird watching with her husband Norman. Julie believed in the importance of being a lifelong learner, read avidly, and encouraged everyone around her to continue learning new things. She liked collecting paper weights and antiques. She fondly exchanged family stories dating back to the nineteenth century, often featuring the antics of family pets.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Norman E. Frisk; children, William C Frisk, Robert N (Wendy) Frisk, Ann M Frisk, John H, Thomas J (Jackie) Frisk Sr, and Mary F (John) Coffman; grandchildren, Sarah Frisk, James Frisk, Thomas Frisk Jr, Claire Frisk, and Joseph Frisk; other living relatives, Charles Terbille and Barbra Pietrykowski; and former daughter-in-laws, Linda Heineman and Janis Sankowski.

The family will receive guests on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 10:30a.m. – 1:30p.m.at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Funeral Services will begin at 1:30p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank Visiting Angels and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for all the love and care they gave Julie.

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