John Henry Froyd, a former resident of Eau Claire and a news anchor for WEAU Television, passed away. Let’s see How did Former News Anchor John Froyd die and John Froyd Cause of death in detail.
How did Former John Froyd die?
On December 3, 2022, in Santa Rosa, California, 89-year-old John Henry Froyd, a longtime resident of Eau Claire and a WEAU television news anchor, passed away peacefully.
Our sincere condolences go out to his family. https://t.co/d6vrEAMQem
— WEAU 13 News (@WEAU13News) December 7, 2022
John Froyd Cause of death
John Froyd cause of death was not disclosed yet. There are no information available about John Froyd cause of death.
Medico topics have been trying to reach out to the family and relatives for comment on the incident. So far no responses have been received. We will update the page once enough information is available. More information on John Froyd cause of death will be added soon.
Who was John Froyd?
John was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on August 12, 1933. During the Great Depression, he spent his earliest recollection in St. Paul.
Childhood
At age 5, his family relocated to Deephaven, where he spent his childhood living with his parents, three brothers, and grandparents in a home close to Lake Minnetonka that his grandfather had built.
He loved the freedom to swim, fish, and boat to the lake during the summer. John was an avid athlete when a student at Deephaven High School, earning twelve letters in football, basketball, tennis, and track.
Graduation
John attended the University of Minnesota after receiving his diploma in 1951 but was subsequently drafted and served as a U.S. Army doctor in Germany during the Korean War.
He attended St. Cloud State University after his return to the United States and earned a B.A. in history and speech there.
Career
In Broadcasting
John began his career in broadcasting more than forty years ago as a DJ at KFAM radio in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
At stations in Tomah, Wisconsin; Rochester, Minnesota; and Green Bay, Wisconsin, he later held the posts of news director and announcer.
He made friends with several Green Bay Packers football players when he was there, and he even called the notorious “Ice Bowl” game (his wife Jenny and brother Terry lasted one quarter in the stands). It resulted in a lifetime of supporting the Packers.
In Television Industry
While living in Green Bay, John switched to the television industry and started creating instructional television shows.
He accepted a position as the news director and news anchor at KCMT/KNMT in Alexandria, Minnesota, in 1971 after realizing he missed reporting the news.
He worked tirelessly for years to expand the department and bring top-notch news programming to northern and central Minnesota.
Interview with Vice President
John loved to tell a good tale, and he had several from his time at KCMT, but his family appreciated the one about his interview with Vice President Walter Mondale in the White House.
It involves Vice President Mondale telling the Newsweek reporter to wait while he meets with John Froyd, showing John his White House office, and conducting a protracted conversation with John about Minnesota politics.
“Tell the man from Newsweek to wait, I’m meeting with John Froyd”
At WEAU Television
At WEAU in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, John worked as a news anchor for the last few years of his career.
He worked in the media industry for more than 40 years before joining WEAU in 1991 and serving as the 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. News Anchor until 1998.
Award
The coveted Mitchell V. Charnley Award for broadcast journalism in 1987 was one of several honors he received during his years in broadcasting.
Retirement
John and Jennith (“Jenny”) Gates got married in 1963 after meeting at SCSU. They enjoyed many happy years together while raising their two children and travelling.
In 2000, John and Jenny moved to Florida to live out their retirement dream, playing golf every day.
They relocated to Northern California in 2012 to be nearer to their family.
He loved to read, was an active member of the Kenwood Community Church, and cherished his time with his grandchildren.
Memorial Service
John will be remembered for his love of his family and friends, his enjoyment of the news business, his skill as a storyteller, and his passion for golf.
On January 21, 2023, a memorial service will be held in Kenwood, California, according to the family’s plans.
Tributes to John Froyd
Many people expressed their profound sympathies to his family and expressed how much they loved him. The news of this occurrence has upset his supporters and fans.
Krissy Gray tweeted,
“John was one of the first News anchors that I remember when I first moved up here back in 1987. RIP”
Tom Benson commented,
“John was wonderful to work with, and to socialize with off hours….a very kind soul and fantastic story teller. Glad we were able to keep in touch after his retirement. One of the truly “great ones””
Spuds Mckenize tweeted,
“RIP to a real one.”
Judy Clark Commented,
“John was such a wonderful guy. We kept in touch and he stopped at the station a few times after he left in 1998 and we always had a good chat. Sincere condolences to Jenny and family”
Rob Hudson Commented,
“A great guy. Loved working with John. Had some wonderful times at the station, down at the Mousetrap after the show and morning rounds of golf at Halle. A great life lived.
Jennifer Commented,
“Oh my goodness. What a lovely tribute. I was his producer for three years, but I learned some things reading this. My condolences to Jenny and his family.”
Judi Howlett Commented,
“I remember when I moved to Wisconsin he used to be on the evening news . Rest in peace sir My sincerest condolences to the family and all his friends and former coworkers.”
Joan Commented,
“I was just thinking about him the other day. RIP John.”
We wish him eternal peace and send our thoughts and prayers to his loved ones, family, friends. May he rest in peace.
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