Obituary for Willard Roy Froehlich Willard Roy “Will” Froehlich, 75, of Northbrook passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 52 years to Michele J. Froehlich nee Murphy; loving father of Patricia Ann Froehlich Cowles (Christian), Kristen Marie Froehlich Dickson (David), Jennifer Joy Froehlich (Leslie), and Peter Christian Murphy Froehlich (Natalie); proud grandfather of Jack Murphy Dickson, Connor Joseph Dickson, Reagan Emily Dickson, Quinn Claire Dickson, Grace Michele Dickson, Brigitta Maria Froehlich, Louisa Margaretta Froehlich, Dennis Willard Murphy Froehlich and John James Froehlich; brother of Raymond Walter Froehlich(Darlene) and Donna Froehlich Montanez(Jose). He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lillian (nee Cavanaugh) Froehlich.
Will was a graduate of the 1966 class of DePaul University with a BS Degree in Accounting. He began his career with KMPG as a CPA and rose to partner in the financial institutions practice, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. He later formed Litigation Support Advisors LLP to pursue expert witness work in the bank accounting industry.
Subsequently, Will represented private investors in pursuit of banking acquisitions and personally acquired community banks for his own investor group. In addition, Will became President of DLJ Long Term Investment Corporation, and intellectual property holding company. Before he retired, he was an intellectual property consultant for Credit Suisse First Boston.
Will loved to spend time in his workshop making furniture, weather vanes, mailboxes, signs and anything his vivid imagination created. Will was a beloved grandfather who was close to his grandchildren and loved to play with them and participate in and attend their activities. Cherished by his wife, children and grandchildren, all of whom relied on his wit, honor, integrity, strength and advice to help them steer through life.
Will was a member of St. Norbert Parish and a resident of Northbrook for 48 years Visitation will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 between 4:00pm and 8:00pm at the N.H. Scott and Hanekamp Funeral Home 1240 Waukegan Road,(South of Lake Ave. on West Side of Street) Glenview. The Mass of the Resurrection will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 10:00am at St. Norbert Church, 1809 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, Illinoi.
Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Northbrook. Funeral Info: 847-998-1020 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Willard Roy Froehlich please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation 2018 APR 13.
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