Michael Frye

Michael Larry Frye, 69, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, after a five year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mike was born on November 20, 1956, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Rudy and Angela (Goodman) Frye. He was united in marriage to Sue Baumgartner on May 21, 1994, at the First Christian Church, Vinton, Iowa.

Born at Benning and raised at Bragg, Mike served in the US Army 82^nd Airborne Division from 1976-1979. Mike worked for Whirlpool Amana over 25 years as a forklift operator. He enjoyed riding his Harley with his wife, taking trips with all their friends, and making friends along the way. Later in life Mike enjoyed burning the tires off his 94 Z28 Camero. Mike made sure his little buddy Keaton was by his side all his life.

Mike is survived by his wife, daughter, Samantha (Scott Murray) Frye; grandchildren, Keaton Frye, Roman Murray, and Evelyn Murray; great-grandson, Klayton Frye; siblings, Cindy (Kelly) Smith, Todd (Peggy) Frye, Steve (Marianne) Frye, Denise (Larry) Ulrey, and Doreen (Darren) Smith; dogs, Bubby and Milo; and grand-dog, Dizel “Big D.”

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, and infant son, Michel Terry Frye.

The family asks that you join them for a Celebration of Life from 1:00-4:00 p.m., December 20, 2025, Playtime Tap, 933 14^th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404.