Dale Frerichs
(August 07, 1953 – August 19, 2018)
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2018 in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, near Shelbyville, IL with Rev. Andy Sonneborn officiating. Family is invited to meet at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville at 9:30 a.m. Saturday to drive in procession to the cemetery. There will also be a Celebration of Life Service at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018 in the Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield, IL for family and friends.
Dale was born August 7th, 1953 in Litchfield, IL to George and Dorothy (Stamer) Frerichs. He worked in the road construction industry for 30 plus years prior to being diagnosed with cancer. He also did many other things such as working as a county commissioner and volunteer fire fighter.
Beginning at an early stage, Dale grew up working on a farm where he learned many things. He loved planting and growing crops so much he would later go on to apply those same farming skills in his daily life. Dale was a very passionate and hardworking individual who gave it his all in everything he did. He loved growing relationships with people and seeing that those relationships sprout and grow to fruition. Dale was gifted with a special talent of making people happy, who, each day made it his mission to love and help everyone in need. He always enjoyed joking and making the most out of every situation. His favorite farewell to nearly every conversation was “GOODNIGHT!”, no matter the time of day. His motor grader experience and knowledge garnered him the nickname” blade freak” at work for his ability to take on and tackle tough jobs under stressful deadlines. Dale was loyal, trustworthy, confident, and dependable which made him a leader and role model amongst his co-workers, friends and family. His most favorite hobbies included barbecuing, watching nascar/football, and working on house projects. Dale had many attributes, but most often seen was his ability to make the most out of every situation and to make everyone laugh and smile. Most of all, he loved God and his family.
He is preceded in death by first wife Brenda G. Frerichs; father George and mother Dorothy Frerichs.
Those left behind to cherish his memory include his Wife, Amber; Brother Donald Frerichs and wife Julie; Niece Jenna Stewart and husband Dan and daughter Natalie, Children; Brian Frerichs and wife Lydia, Brandalyn Foster and husband Matt, Bryce Frerichs and wife Kristy. Grandkids, Bianca, Aiden, and Cassidy Frerichs; Kaitlyn, Madison, Aubree, Bryleigh, and Owen Foster; Brenner Frerichs.
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