Robert L. Frye ’53

Robert was born in Denver, Colo., and prepared for Princeton at East High School in Denver. He majored in sociology, was a member of Dial Lodge, and sang with the Tigertones.

Six months after graduating, he married Shirley Jane Clark, and she traveled with him to Sasebo in Japan when he was stationed there with the Navy. He later served as officer-in-charge of a Navy radio station on Bainbridge Island, Wash.

Returning to Denver, Bob went to the University of Denver Law School, where he served as editor of the law journal. He practiced law in Denver until his retirement except for four years in Washington on the staff of a senator from Colorado. He was involved in the Lions Club, especially in creating an eye institute on the campus of the University of Colorado.

Robert died Dec. 8, 2025. Predeceased by a daughter, Cheryl, he is survived by Shirley, his wife of 72 years, and their two sons, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.