David E. Froehlich

David Froehlich Obituary

David E. Froehlich Our loving and kind husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend left our world to begin his new life on August 10, 2007. Dave was born February 23, 1934 in Bloomington, IL. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1957. In 1964 he moved to Arizona; in 1965 he began his real estate career and established Dave Froehlich Realty in 1981. Dave held the CRS, GRI and CRS Emeritus designations. He was a Director for the National Association of Realtors and served on their Professional Standards Committee. From 1980-1998 he was actively involved with the Arizona Association of Realtors serving as a Director and on numerous committees. Dave was President of the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors in 1983; he served as a Director for ten years and was a member of several committees. He was the Scottsdale Association's Realtor of the Year in 1974, Arizona Association's Realtor of the Year in 1989 and elected a Hall of Fame Life Member of the Scottsdale Association in 1991. Dave was a Noble of El Zaribah Shrine; Life Member of American Legion Post 44; Perpetual Member of Scottsdale Lodge No. 43, A.F. & A.M.; his Consistory was Scottish Rite of Arizona. He is survived by his wife; Patti; daughter, Denise Petrini; sons Christopher Rector and Dave Froehlich (Kelly); granddaughter, Madison; brothers Van (Eileen) and Frede (Jeannette) and several nieces and nephews. As Dave desired, a Celebration of his Life, where memories will be shared by family and friends, will be held at his home on Saturday, August 18, 2007 beginning at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, a blood donation or contribution may be made to United Blood Services, Blood Systems, PO Box 1867, Scottsdale, AZ 85252; Barrow Neurological Foundation, 350 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013, KAET Channel Eight, PO Box 871405, Tempe, AZ 85287, An Oasis of Healing, 210 N. Center St., Suite 102, Mesa, AZ 85201 or your charity of choice.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Aug. 15 to Aug. 17, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for David Froehlich

8 Entries

Susan Scheerer

February 26, 2024

The Froehlich family lost a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. His many friend´s, business acquaintances and extended family lost a treasured man. I met Dave in 1976 and immediately learned he will always leave you with a joke. He lived life to the fullest and was devoted to God. Unfortunately I lived out of state when Dave passed but all these year´s later I wanted to convey my warm memories of this lovely man.

Susan Scheerer

Mary

September 9, 2007

My aunt, Onafay (Davidson) Allison from Illinois knew a man with this last name who came to AZ years ago. She was a friend of Marge Sims and I wondered if your husband was this man. I believe one of them worked with Mr. Froehlich or he knew them from Decatur, IL. My father was with Roby & Roby in Decatur, Everett Stern. I am so sorry for your loss.
I live in the Gold Canyon area in the east valley.

Joanne Maresh

September 5, 2007

Patti --
I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man, and the two of you were able to share so many years of happiness and fun. I last saw Dave in around February when he came around with his usual Holiday greeting. I will miss those annual visits. He made a difference in my life in 1991 when he found us this little home that I am still in. I thank him for that often. I am sorry I was away when the services were held, but my prayers are with you, Patti.
Fondly, Joanne Maresh

beverly lacy

August 16, 2007

Patty, My heart and prayers are with you. You truely loved David as a husband, friend and lifelong companion may you find comfort in the memories of all the times you shared. He will me missed!

Lee Moore-Whitlow

August 16, 2007

Patti, We know that Dave is now in God's holy presence whole, healthy and free. All of us, your long time friends, are available to hold you up. Someday we will all be together in heaven and this sadness will be replaced with joy.

Gloria Lennox

August 16, 2007

Patti,
David was first Vice Pres. of Board of Realtors, when I was Pres. in 1982. What a lovely man. I am so glad he found you. We laughed our way through many meetings and situations. I have so many fond memories of him. Whenever I was going to give a speech, I often told David I needed a joke. He would then tell me the wildest jokes! He would laugh and laugh. I always said I can't use that in a public speech.
I never did get one to use in a speech, but some I could tell friends. My best to you. He was blessed to have you in his life. I will always have wonderful memories. God bless you Gloria Lennox

Marcy Neves

August 16, 2007

thanks for all you were to everyone in your life. You will be missed.

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