Arnold F. Froehlich, 92, a lifelong resident of Walton passed away early Friday morning, March 12, 2010 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center of Harris, following a short illness.

Arnold was born on August 21, 1917 in Hazel, NY; the son of the late George and Ida (Schrier) Froehlich. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He was self employed for many years as a mechanic and later at the Walton Central School bus garage. He was a longtime member of the Walton First United Methodist. He was a longtime member and past secretary of the Delaware County Fair.

He is survived by eight daughters: Teresa Smith of Corning, NY, Jean (Harry) Southard of Zepher Hills, FL, Joyce (Don) French of Corning, NY, Rosemarie (Gene) Beecher of Corning, Shirley (Kenneth) DeWert of Lincolnton, NC, Mary (Bill) Bills of VA, Loraine (Angel) SanFeliz of Woodridge, Anna May (Bill) Kloss of Grahamsville, NY and six sons: Bob (Ina) Froehlich of Corning, Gene (Carol) Froehlich of Livingston Manor, NY, John (Shirley) Froehlich of Syracuse, NY, Edward (Patricia) Froehlich of Walton, Paul (Hope) Froehlich of Neversink;Roy (Rose) Froehlich, Shelby, NC; his second wife, Wanda Froehlich, Monticello, 2 Brothers,: Charles (Holly) Froehlich of Sanford, NC; and Robert (Margaret) Froehlich, Monticello, 32 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by 2 wives Rose and Doris, 3 brothers, George, Leo and Fred and 1 sister, Veronica.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 15, 2010, at 11 AM at the First United Methodist Church, 101 North St., Walton, NY with the Rev. Mark Del Giudice officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 PM in Walton Cemetery, with full military honors..

Memorial contributions in Arnold's memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Walton.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.courtneyfh.com.