Thomas L. Frohlich, 71, of Elyria passed away Friday September 22, 2017 at University Hospitals Main Campus in Cleveland following a brief illness. He was born July 26, 1946 in Cleveland and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Tom retired as an accounts manager at the Ridge Tool Company, served in the United States Air Force during Viet Nam and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his daughters, Kristin Weber and Kortney (Ryan) Fenik; grandchildren, Kylie, Kaitlyn and Phoebe; brothers, Jamie and Toby Frohlich. He was preceded in death by his wife Gail in 2004 and a brother, Ronnie. The family will receive friends on Tuesday September 26, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 1:00 p.m. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Specialists 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. The Rev. Chuck Behrens will Officiate. Burial will be at Butternut Ridge Cemetery, Eaton Township. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the V.F.W. Post 1079 500 South Abbe Rd., Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com