David Jay Frick

David Jay Frick, age 79, of Litchfield, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Hillsdale Hospital. He was born August 16, 1945, in Hillsdale to Donald and Loentine (Smith) Frick. He married Gail Wellein, and she preceded him in death in 2009 after 41 years of marriage.
David graduated from Litchfield High School in 1963 and went on to serve his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. When he returned home, he was employed at Warren Transport in Waterloo, IA as a truck driver and retired after 35 years of service. He enjoyed taking his Jeep for rides down the back roads, racing at Butler Motor Speedway and scrapping at junk yards. He attended "choir practice" every Wednesday night and was especially passionate about antique tractors, collecting them and attending tractor pulls.
Survivors include his son, Lance "Pete" (Billie Jo) Frick of Quincy; grandchildren, Ashley (Joshua) Ladd of Quebec, TN, Brittany (Alex) Miller of Rome City, IN and Cloee Frick of Quincy; great-grandchildren, Lucy Miller, Jase Miller and Zoe Ladd; brothers, Richard Smith of Hillsdale, Frank Frick of Quincy and Stewart (Sherry) Frick of Quincy; and four nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gail; and sister in laws, Marilyn Frick and Joan Smith.
Funeral services for David Frick will be held Monday, July 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Litchfield with Pastor Abe Prater officiating. Burial will follow at Whig Center Cemetery in Litchfield. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3-6 PM at the funeral home. There will be a luncheon at the Litchfield Congregational Church following the service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.