Reno W. Fraelich

May 14, 1935 - February 12, 2018

Reno Walter Fraelich, 82 passed gently as he finished his course for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. February 12th, 2018. He was proceeded in death by his wife Josephine (Kostelnik) his mother Wilhelmina (Minnie Goss), Father Walter, brother Myron, sister Arleen. Survived by their three sons, Randolph (Lynn), Michael (Doreen), Brian (Jennifer), Grandchildren Jeremy, Tony (Laura), Steven (Shawna), Beth (Steven), Cassandra (John), Olivia (Caleb), Clay Reno, great grandchildren Kaley, Sam, Robert, Anthony, Collin, Bentley, Dallas, Paxton, nieces and nephews. Reno went to school and grew up in East Liverpool, Ohio. He was an accomplished painter and decorator. He also worked and retired from McKever in Dover, Ohio. He married Josie in 1954 and they celebrated 62 years together. Reno had many interests and hobbies but his favorites were politics, flying airplanes, and guns. He was devoted to his family. He lovingly cared for Josie as her health declined through the later years. Reno’s greatest passion was his relationship with Jesus Christ and studying God’s word. He was a founding member of Calvary Chapel of Massillon Ohio. He and Josie moved to Newcomerstown where they attended Hartwood Community church, laboring with his fellow believers and served on both church boards. He counted it a privilege to officiate his granddaughters (Beth’s) wedding as an ordained minister. Reno’s desire was that all those that knew and loved him have their own personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We are thankful to church, neighbors, and friends for all their care, love, encouragement and prayer for Reno. Services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 12 p.m. at Hartwood Church in Newcomerstown with Dr. Dorsey Davisson officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hartwood Church.