Eric Froelich
Obituary
Eric Froelich was born on February 14, 1960 in Asheville, NC. A year later, the family moved to Long Beach, Mississippi. Eric lived there until graduation from Long Beach High in 1978 where he was recognized for his brilliance and intellectual achievement. He was designated the Star Student from Long Beach High and awarded a scholarship. He was also awarded a full scholarship to Michigan State University.
Eric completed his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science in 1982 and was immediately hired by IBM. After several years Eric established his own software company, ALTARE, in 1987 in Gilroy, California.
In 1995 Eric sold ALTARE and pursued many interests throughout the rest of his life. He was a gifted musician. He died in January.
Eric will always be remembered for his extraordinary generosity to his family and friends, for his musicianship playing the piano and his brilliant mind.
He is survived by his mother, Louise Dunn, brother Grant Froelich, and sisters Melanie Alcala and Rhonda Lawyer.
Published in Gilroy Dispatch · February 27, 2024