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In memory of
Mr. David Chester Fricker
November 24, 1940 - April 3, 2025
Nov 24, 1940 - Apr 3, 2025
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to
Alzheimer's Association or Friends of Big Bend National Park.
$225.00
Raised by 3 people
Obituary
David Chester Fricker passed away peacefully at Ascension Living Providence Village in Waco, Texas on April 3, 2025. David was born November 24, 1940, in Milwaukee, the only son of Chester Leroy and Hazel Florence (Baker) Fricker. As a child, David enjoyed broadcasting and even operated his own Hamm radio station from the basement of his childhood home in Milwaukee. At the age of 16, David learned about gravel harvesting and worked in the Lippmann …
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Dwight and I appreciated Dave’s devotion to the land and people of Terlingua. We all benefitted and learned from his e…
Dwight and I appreciated Dave’s devotion to the land and people of Terlingua. We all benefitted an…
Dwight and I appreciated Dave’s devotion to the land and people …
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What was David's favorite color?
Red...he loved to wear a red collared shirt....preferably with a POCKET to keep pens…
Red...he loved to wear a red collared shirt....preferably with a POCKET to keep pens in :)
Red...he loved to wear a red collared shirt....preferably with a POCKET to keep pens in :)
What causes did David care about most?
His family
His family
His family
What were David's favorite local spots?
Terlingua
Terlingua
Terlingua
What were David's favorite vacation spots?
Lake Louise and Banff in Canada and Wisconsin
Lake Louise and Banff in Canada and Wisconsin
Lake Louise and Banff in Canada and Wisconsin
Timeline
Born
November 24th, 1940
Met Virginia Fricker
1963
Milwaukee, WI
Got married to Virginia Fricker
February 1st, 1964
Survived by
Victoria Bruce
Daughter
Mark Fricker (Denise Bain)
Son
Gwendolyn Fricker
Daughter
Michael Fricker (Kelly Fricker)
Son
Paula Furnace (Joel Furnace)
Daughter
Carlene Blavat
Sister-in-law
Mary Blavat
Sister-in-law
Angie Blavat
Sister-in-law
Predeceased by
Chester Fricker
Father
Hazel Fricker (Baker)
Mother
Art Blavat
Brother-in-law
Eleanor Karch
Sister-in-law
Virginia Fricker
Wife
Chet Kartch
Brother-in-law
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Cause of death
Natural causes
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Lake Shore Funeral Home
Hospice care provided by
Ascension Living Providence Village
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to
Alzheimer's Association or Friends of Big Bend National Park.
$225.00
Raised by 3 people
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Paula (Fricker) Furnace (David's daughter) and
Victoria Bruce (David's daughter).
