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Donald Frischknecht Obituary
Donald Jay Frischknecht, 89, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2013 with his family around him. He was born September 9, 1924 in Manti, Utah to Wilford and Elda Christensen Frischknecht. He married Gail Jean Hamblin, June 1949, and had 5 children. They later divorced and Don married Barbara Ann Madsen, August 1967.
Don attended Snow College where he was Student Body president and later attended the University of Utah. In college he earned letters in football, tennis, baseball and swimming. He was also active in speech, drama, music and debate. He played the lead in many plays at Manti High, Snow College, and University of Utah.
Don enlisted in the Army in 1943, and served in Europe. He also belonged to the Army Reserve and retired as a major after 26 years of service. He was awarded the United Nations Peace Medal and numerous others. Don was also a proud member of the American Legion Post 71 for over 60 years.
Don filled an LDS mission to the Northwestern States and has served in many church positions. For the last part of his life he loved his work at the Jordan River Temple.
He is survived by his children, Jay (Sandy) Frischknecht, Gregory (Vickie) Frischknecht, Wade (Linda) Frischknecht, Phyllis (Norvil) Dallin, McRae (Tania) Frischknecht; step-daughter, Terry Davis; 26 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; parents, Wilford and Elda; sister, Audrey Bonnell; and brothers, Neil, Dean, Kay, and Clair.
For their kind and loving care, Don's family would like to give a special thanks to the doctors, staff and nurses at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and IMC.
Funeral services are Friday, December 20th at 11:00 a.m. at the Midvale East 2nd Ward, 7250 S. 300 E., Midvale, Utah. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 9:15 - 10:45, prior to the services. Burial will be in the Manti City Cemetery, Saturday at 12:00 noon.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com
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Craig Russell
December 13, 2024
I knew Donald Frishknecht through my Father Colonel Clair L. Russell. Don served under my father in the Reserves there on 13th East. Don worked at Wolf's Sporting Goods if I remember correctly and several time he gave dad sporting good equipment for us boys. The times I met Don he was always very friendly and kind.
Mary Ellen Jennings
December 27, 2013
We were deeply sadden to learn of Don's passing. He was our favorite cousin.
Craig Russell
December 26, 2013
Our regrets. My father was Col. Clair Russell who served with Don in the Army Reserves. I met Don many times while growing up in Salt Lake while dad was in the Reserves.
December 20, 2013
So sorry for you loss. He was a wonderful man. Galen Scott
Shelly Mascaro-Boyce
December 20, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Don was a very happy and caring man. He took excellent care of our Aunt Barbara and they were a beautiful couple. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Garney and Loa Fae Madsen's Family
Debbie Visser Moulton
December 19, 2013
Pinky and Vickie, So sorry about your Dad. Wish there was something that could have been done, cancer is such a ugly thing always take the best. Pinky you have been so great to help with my Dad I wish there was something I could do for you. Remember we will always be there for you, Love Debbie and Uncle Andy
Robin Jones
December 19, 2013
Greg and Vickie,so sorry to hear about Don,,he was such a sweet man.Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Myrna Hansen Draper
December 19, 2013
I just wanted Don's family to know, that I dearly loved your father. He was my Mom's neighbor, friend and all out caretaker. He treated her with such concern and neighborly love, that it brings tears to my eyes when I think of him. He was always willing to go the extra mile and put a smile on your face at the same time. He will be sorely missed and he is in a much happier place right now. Thank you for such a dear man.
December 19, 2013
Dearest Wade and Family,
I had the pleasure of meeting your father at your home in Sugarhouse a few years back. He was a delight and even though he was ill he wanted to do everything he could to make my visit a pleasant one. I know that your hearts are broken with his passing, however I also know that the bond you all had as a family will keep his loving memory alive every day that goes forward. He was a class act!! You are all in my prayers and know that you have another guardian angel watching over you.
Always and Forever
Jane Akre-Poulos
Michael & Eva Abel
December 18, 2013
Don has been a neighbor, friend, role model, and inspiration to our family for more than 25 years. We will greatly miss him, even though we know he is in a better place after his long struggle. He was a man possessed of a refreshing optimism, a love for his fellow beings, and an abiding faith in God. Good by and God speed Brother Don.
Patti Traynor
December 18, 2013
May you RIP, Don. May God be with the Frischknecht Family at this difficult time. I love you all.
December 18, 2013
Of all the people I have known it woud be you "Pinky" and your dad. I thought I knew him well as we have talked many times, but I found I knew little about him. I wanted to call you & express my condolences but have been unable to find your number. When all is over and you just need to talk to someone that realy loved your dad & you call me. NYLE HANSEN 435 688 7571
December 18, 2013
To the Greg and Vickie and extended family, I am sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Mel and Andrew Castillo
December 18, 2013
Wade, Greg sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless you and your family.
Dick & Monica Evans
Darol Denison
December 18, 2013
As a fellow ward member and Sanpete County Alumnus, Don and I got close. He was one of my favorite people. I thank the Lord that I got to know him. I wish his family lots of good memories on his passing. He was indeed a great one among mankind and in his Father in Heaven's kingdom.
Gary and Maurene Riness
December 18, 2013
Greg and Vickie, our sincere condolences go out to you for the loss of your loved one.
Linda Spencer
December 18, 2013
Jay, Greg and Vickie, Allen and I are so sorry to hear of Don's passing. We have many fond memories of him from the Post 71. Our thoughts are with you all. Love Linda
Craig Marsing
December 18, 2013
Wade, sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I love you like a brother, God bless you and your family.
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