Paul Eugene Fry, age 101 passed away peacefully at Winn Prairie in Freeport on June 11, 2024. Paul was born on October 4, 1922, in Kalona, Iowa to Genevieve (Buck) and Dr. John Lewis Fry. After graduating from Kalona High School, Paul attended Washington Junior College in Washington, IA and Sherwood Music School in Chicago. Paul then served in the Army during World War II, and was stationed in Alaska. After his discharge in 1946 Paul attended Loras College in Dubuque. Upon graduation he entered the seminary at Catholic University in Washington, DC.
After completing the seminary, Paul went on a European trip where, through a mutual friend he met the von Trapp Family. He remained lifelong friends with Maria von Trapp. Paul served in the priesthood for 15 years in the Rockford Diocese. His most fulfilling position during this time was as administrator at St Vincent's Orphanage in Freeport. In 1966 Paul returned to Catholic University and received his master's in social work. After gradua

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/paul-fry-obituary?id=55317741