Richard George Frieze

In Loving Memory of Richard George Frieze January 11, 1950 - October 25, 2010 Richard (Rick) George Frieze of Indio, Calif., at the age of 60 years old, died on October 25, 2010 in Indio, Calif. after a year long battle with cancer. He was born on January 11, 1950 to Lewis R. Frieze and Janet L. Frieze. He married Diane Jones on June 4, 1979 in Las Vegas, Nev. Richard was in the Mortgage Banking Industry for thirty-two years with offices in Rancho Cucamonga, Newport Beach, and Palm Desert, Calif. He was currently the Vice President and Regional Branch Production Manager for American Financial Network, Inc. in Chino Hills, Calif. Richard served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971 as Spec-4, serving in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971 in the 1st Infantry Division, where he received a "Purple Heart". Richard is survived by his spouse of 34 years, Diane Frieze of Indio, Calif.; daughters, Julie Mandy of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Janelle Swikert of Boise, Idaho; his son, Jason Frieze of Indianapolis, Ind.; six wonderful grandchildren; sister, Peggy Frieze of Aurora, Colo.; brothers, James Frieze of Columbus, Neb., and Jerry Frieze of Palm Desert, Calif. Rick is also survived by his son-in-laws, Kevin Mandy of Rancho Cucamonga, Rob Swikert of Boise, Idaho, and daughter-in-law, Stacy Frieze of Indianapolis, Ind. Richard loved to travel, was an avid golfer, and was a sports enthusiast of all types. Most of all he enjoyed being with his children, six grandchildren, and close family and friends. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on November 1, 2010 at Southwest Community Church, 77-701 Fred Waring Drive, Indian Wells, CA. Rose Mortuary of Palm Desert, Calif. is in charge of the funeral arrangements. The family suggests that donations be made to Southwest Community Church or Donor's Choice.