Byrd Frentzel

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- L. Byrd Frentzel, 79, of Perryville died Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, at his home.

He was born Oct. 17, 1924, in Perryville, son of A.E. and Nellie Byrd Frentzel. He and Winnie Abernathy were married Sept. 9, 1950.

Frentzel was a school bus driver. He was a member of American Legion Post 133.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Alan and Kirk Frentzel; two daughters, Christy Leuckel and Tammy Humphrey, all of Perryville; two brothers, Alvin Frentzel of Topeka, Kan., Robert Frentzel of Perryville; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter.

Friends may call at Young and Sons Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and Monday from 6:30 a.m. until time of service.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Kevin Fausz officiating. Burial will be in York Chapel Cemetery near Longtown, Mo.