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Dean C. Friestrom Sr., 78 passed away December 2, 2006 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born to Roy and Blanche Friestrom February 9, 1928 in Oconto, Wisconsin and was reared in Iron Mt. Michigan. He was retired from the U.S.A.F. February 1969, Civil Service 1979. The best years of his life were spent coaching Little League Baseball and Pop Warner Football. He enjoyed all sports. He was a member of R.A.F.B. Golfing association he was known as 'Deano to golfing Buddies.' We will all miss him as he was loved and admired by everyone. Dean is survived by his wife Muriel D. Friestrom of San Antonio; sons: Dean C. Friestrom Jr. of McMinnsville, Oregon, William R. and his wife Noni of New Braunfels, Texas; daughter: Linda J. Tiblis and grandchildren; sister: Laurel F. Schmalz and family of Spread Eagle, Wisconsin, and step-son: Bruce Smith and family of San Antonio, Texas. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Dec. 12, 2006.

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