Robert Frame's Obituary
Robert T. Frame of Bridgeville, DE, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at the Maryland Veterans Medical Center in Baltimore. He was 89 years old.
He was born June 27, 1919 in Atlanta, DE, the son of the late Charles W. Frame and Dora Treckle Frame. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Bennett Lare Frame on November 30, 1988.
He grew up in Atlanta, DE, and worked as a farmer and laborer until January 6, 1941, when he entered the US Army 2nd Armored Division. While serving his country in WWII, one of his duties was serving as driver for General George Patton. In September 1952, Mr. Frame entered the Korean War 2nd Infantry Division where her served until he was honorably discharged on June 20, 1958. Mr. Frame served a total of fourteen years in the military and was given the Purple Heart.
Mr. Frame was a member of the Elks, VFW Post 5246 of Federalsburg, American Legion Post 6 in Seaford, Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter #1787, and the Disabled American Veterans.
He enjoyed attending area senior centers, the D.A.V. and the fraternal order of the Purple Heart Organization and various other functions.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 27, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg with Rev. Diane Melson officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m.
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