Evelyn J. Frey, age 80 years, of Wauseon, passed away Monday afternoon, September 22, 2014, in her home after an extended illness. She was born May 8, 1934, at Cloverdale, the daughter of Ernest and Maye (Shank) Prowant, and married Merle E. Frey on March 9, 1957. A resident of the Wauseon area since 1957, she was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, music, sewing, and most of all spending time with her family. She was a member of the West Clinton Mennonite Church near Pettisville. She is survived by her husband, Merle; three sons, Larry (DeAnn) Frey, Donald (Cathy) Frey, and Terry Frey, all of Wauseon; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Frey of West Unity; 9 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and three sisters, her twin Ellen (Richard) Frey of Wauseon, Martha Frey of Pettisville, and Linda (Jim) Allen of Kalida. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Laura Jean; a son, Glen Frey; and a brother, Carson Prowant. Services will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM at the West Clinton Mennonite Church with Revs. Jesse Engle, Naomi Engle and Vincent Frey officiating. Interment will follow in the Pettisville Cemetery. Friends may call at West Clinton Mennonite Church from 2-8 PM on Thursday, and from 9:30-10:30 AM on Friday. Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements. The family suggests that memorials be given to West Clinton Mennonite Church, Mennonite Central Committee, or Parkview Hospice.