Oscar F. Fromme, 88, Celestine
Oscar F. Fromme, 88, of Celestine, passed away on Wednesday evening, June 25, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
Oscar was born in Celestine on October 3, 1936, to Albert and Rosa (Schepers) Fromme.
He married Mary Ann Hopf on November 17, 1962, in Holy Family Catholic Church.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran who began his military service in 1953, dedicating the majority of his career to the Indiana Army National Guard at the Jasper Armory. Over 38 years of honorable service, he rose through the ranks and retired with distinction as Command Sergeant Major. He was a member of the St. Anthony American Legion Post 493.
Oscar worked in construction and retired from Agri-Central Sales in Huntingburg.
He was a member of St. Isidore Parish in Celestine and a former member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper.
He enjoyed spending time on the farm, attending auctions, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Fromme of Celestine; one son, Scott Fromme (Cathie) of Celestine; two daughters, Becky Kunz (Curt) of Celestine, and Jill Schnieders (Chad) of Santa Claus; eight grandchildren, Logan Fromme, Mariah Helming, Jada Reckelhoff, Austin Kunz, Elizabeth Cline, Sam Schnieders, Ella Schnieders, and Molly Schnieders; six great-grandchildren, with one due in October, and one sister, Doreatha “Dee” Davis, Jasper.
Preceding him in death were his parents, four sisters, Marcella Kluesner, Mary Fuhs, Martha Howard, and an infant, Madonna Fromme; and five brothers, Othmar, Jerome, Hugo, Hilbert, and an infant, Gilbert Fromme.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Oscar Fromme will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at St. Isidore Parish – St. Celestine Catholic Church in Celestine, Indiana, with burial to follow in St. Celestine cemetery. The Indiana National Guard Ceremonial Funeral Detail Unit, along with the American Legion Post #493, will conduct Military Honors.
A visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish, the American Legion Post #493 or a favorite charity.
Online Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
