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Dean Frick Obituary
SOUTH BEND - Dean M. Frick, 84, passed away at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6th, at the home of his son, James. Mr. Frick was born on January 19, 1924, in Lakeville, to the late Jasper "Dale" and Elsie (Bunch) Frick. He had lived most of his life in South Bend, with the exception of residing on Eagle Lake for five years and in the Palm Beach, FL, area for 15 years. On August 2, 1946, in Lakeville, Dean married Virginia L. Skiles. Along with Virginia, his wife of 62 years, survivors include two sons, James (Abbie) Frick of South Bend and Terry (Anna) Frick of Granger; four grandchildren, Derek Frick of South Bend, Angie (Jeremy) Wright of South Bend, Brent (Valarie) Frick of Granger and Brian (Deb) Frick of South Bend; eight great-grandchildren, Jami, Heather, Haley, Ali, Olivia, Taylor, Aaron and Evan; a sister, Florita (Darrell) Graf of Lakeville; and a brother, Harold (Evelyn) Frick of South Carolina. One brother, Raymond Frick, preceded him in death. Mr. Frick retired in 1979 from the United States Postal Service where he had worked for 35 years. He was also a partner in the family business, Frick's Dairy Queen. Mr. Frick was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, South Bend. He was also a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend, Orak Shrine of Michigan City, Mishawaka Lions Club, and had served his country during World War II with the United States Army. While residing in Florida, Mr. Frick enjoyed driving the Shriner van to help the children with transportation. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, December 8th, in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend. Dr. William Wassner, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, will officiate. Military graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family from 9 to 11 a.m. today in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Dean M. Frick may be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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Shelly Oakes
December 10, 2008
Dear Aunt Ginny:
So sorry to hear about Uncle Dean's passing. We are thinking about you and the family. There are so many great memories of years gone by, especially all the wonderful Christmas Eve gatherings at Grandma and Grandpa Frick's. Our prayers are with you.
Derek,Carla,Jami,Heather and Haley
December 9, 2008
We love you Grandpa. We will miss you so much.
Brenda Montgomery
December 8, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Virginia Ryan
December 8, 2008
Virginia: My deepest sympathy to you and yours. Bill passed away a year ago September so I know what you are going through. My thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless!
Cindy & Gary Keyser
December 8, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike and Carol Horvath
December 8, 2008
Sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you. I worked with Dean at the p.o. He was truely a gentleman and much liked and admired.
God Bless You, Mrs.Frick and family
Tricia Holmes
December 8, 2008
Dean was such a kind, sweet, selfless man. A rare Gem. I am sure he took his jurney ahead to pave the way for the rest of us. Until we meet again.
Trish (Beutel)
Garry and Jayne Stebbins
December 8, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Kraft
December 8, 2008
Dear Virginia,
So sorry to hear of Dean's passing. A friend called me last night to tell me that she had read the funeral arrangements in the newspaper.
I have not seen you or Dean since I've moved away from South Bend. I enjoyed seeing both of you at the beauty shop. I have moved to Fishers, IN to be near my daughters and rest of my family. I reside there in the summer and still go to Florida for the winters.
I will always remember you and Dean as such wonderful, caring people. These traits are also demonstrated in your family too. Remember, that I was Angie's first grade teacher at Hay School. Dean sometimes played golf with Jim while they were both still working at the post office. We bought jewelry at Tepe's from you a long time ago too. I have such pleasant memories when I think of you and Dean.
May God bless you and your family at this time.
Carol J. Kraft
Romaine Davis
December 8, 2008
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Virginia.
Nancy and Sid Groen
December 8, 2008
We're so sorry, Virginia and family. Dean was such a nice man. God bless you.
Lois Frick
December 8, 2008
My sincere sympathy to you Virginia, and your family. I am thinking of you.
Lois Frick
John Skiles Jr.
December 8, 2008
My deepest sympathy to You and the Family Virginia. Though we havent seen each other in years, my thoughts will be with you on your loss. The family is indeed getting smaller all the time. God Bless you all.
Your cousin,
John Skiles Jr.
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