Mark A. Frahm, 61

Mark A. Frahm

Blue Earth – Mark Arlin Frahm, age 61, of Blue Earth passed away Thursday Aug. 23, 2018. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. at Patton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Blue Earth. Online condolences may be left at www.pattonfh.com.

Mark was born May 1, 1957 in Cherokee, Iowa to Eldred and Marvis (Madison) Frahm. He graduated from Eastwood High School in Correctionville, Iowa. He then received a degree in Music Education from Westmar College and taught music for 34 years in both Iowa and Minnesota.

Mark enjoyed sharing his passion for music with both his school and private students, as well as through the Trinity Lutheran Church Praise Band. He also loved to fish, ride bicycle, read, watch movies and spend time with his family. Mark never sat still for long and enjoyed being busy. His most recent project included a full renovation of a building in downtown Blue Earth that he hoped would one day house his own private Frahm Music Studio.

Mark is survived by his daughters, Ashley (Justin) Skaden, Erin (Tony) Salmon, Katelyn (Devin) Frahm-Greenside. Nine grandchildren, Camren, Austin, Abby, Brody, Aubrey, Landon, Brileigh, Maddie and Brynnlee; sister, Sharon (Charles) Milligan; as well a niece, nephew, several cousins, loved ones and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents.