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David L. "Dave" FRYE

David FRYE Obituary

Age 72 Of Saint Paul, MN Died after a brief illness on August 31 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Dianne, and his children Kate (Stacey), Molly (Tom), Andy, Bill (Taylor), Tim (Ashlyn), his grandchildren, Johnny, William, Betty, Harper, James, his siblings Barb (Chris) and Marilyn (Brad), his beloved dog Ruby, and the squirrels of Macalester Groveland. Preceded in death by his parents Mary Neal and Dan Frye and his in-laws Marguerite and Ervin Langer. Dave was a Vietnam veteran. He retired from Marathon Petroleum/NTE after 44 years. He enjoyed woodworking and volunteering at his church. He was a legend and will be greatly missed. There will be a "Dave's Gone Camping" party on Tuesday, September 6 from 4-7p at Harriet Island Wigington Pavilion 200 Dr. Justus O'Hage Blvd. Saint Paul, MN 55107. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to some of Dave's favorite organizations in his name: Joseph's Coat, Burnett County Humane Society, the DNR or MN State Parks.


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Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 4, 2022.

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Neilla Metzger

September 6, 2022

Dear Barbara and Marilyn, I am not able to be there today but sending lots of love and prayers. Neilla

Julie westerberg

September 5, 2022

I am so sorry about Dave I will keep you and your family in my prayers sincerely Julie Westerberg

Shari Bruns

September 3, 2022

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Shari Bruns

September 3, 2022

God bless and help you through this difficult time. A wonderful man who will be greatly missed and loving remembered. I am sure he was greeted in heaven by so many people, my dad is for sure showing him around and talking him in a cribbage game.

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