Wesley Emerson Frey, 77, of Manor Township, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at home. He was born in Manor Township, son of the late Emerson Charles and M. May Fisher Frey.
Wes served in Zimbabwe through IW Service from 1968-1970. He attended Messiah College (1970-1971) and later received his Business Degree from Millersville University in 1984. Over the years at Turkey Hill Dairy, Wes drove truck and worked various jobs in the plant and office. He initiated the Human Resources Program after becoming Vice President in 1980. After leaving Turkey Hill Dairy, he pursued several ventures which included his love of farming, as well as creating and selling his metal art.
Wes loved the outdoors, particularly farming and hunting with his dad, brothers, and son. He was an active and creative man of many talents, skilled at carpentry as well as mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repair and was a craftsman of leather and metal work. Wes was inventive, curious and resourceful, which served him well creating found art that integrated parts of farm equipment and various tools into sculptural pieces like flowers, animals, or anything else that caught his eye.
Wesley was a man of faith, and over the years served at Manor church on the board and various committees. He loved music and sang with the Lancaster men's barbershop choir chapter. He was generous and kind with neighbors from all walks of life. Wes had a heart for missions and served with Mennonite Disaster Service. He loved his Lord and his family most of all.
Wes was dearly loved by his family and is survived by his wife of 53 years, Arlene "Lena" (Thrush) Frey. Two children: Chad Frey and Lynell married to Tim Shawaryn. Three grandchildren: Megan, Jack and Benjamin. One sister: Janna married to Vince Books and one brother: Quintin married to Cheryl (Cline) Frey. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Wilson and Randall Frey.
The Memorial Service will be held at Manor Church, 530 Central Manor Road, Lancaster, on SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026, promptly at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor John Pletcher, officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Immediately following the service, a meal will be provided in the gym for anyone who desires to stay. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Mennonite Disaster Service at: https://mds.org. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.