In Memory of John Orville Frisvold ’53

JOHN O. FRISVOLD ’53 of Naples, Florida, died Sept. 11, 2023. At Ripon, he majored in economics and philosophy, lettered in track and cross country, was editor-in-chief of College Days, was a member of Phi Kappa Pi (Merriman), and was commissioned through ROTC. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Benning, Georgia, and attained the rank of Captain. He served as a vice president at 3M, traveling the world and providing leadership. After retiring, he moved to Naples, Florida, and was involved with many social and philanthropic organizations. Survivors include his wife, Marti Frisvold; three sons and two daughters, including LYNN FRISVOLD WILLIAMS ’80; and a son-in-law, SETH WILLIAMS ’81. His first wife, ROSEMARY GOULET FRISVOLD ’53, died in 1978.

Full obituary: https://www.naplesnews.com/obituaries/ndn031935


John Orville Frisvold ’53