Mr. Donald G. Frick

Donald George Frick passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska at the age of 70 years, eight months and twelve days after a courageous battle against cancer. Donald was born on August 5, 1944 to George and Dorothy (Bates) Frick on the family dairy farm near Ashton, Iowa. He graduated from Ocheyden High School in 1962. After graduating, he continued to work on the family farm. Later he was drafted into the service, serving from 1965 to 1967. After returning from the service, Donald married Marilyn Esther Clay on January 25, 1969 at Springview, Nebraska. They made their home in northwestern Iowa. While in Iowa, they had their first three children: Mark Alan, Daniel Glen and Brian Donald. The family moved to the Springview area from northwestern Iowa the Spring of 1979 where they had their three younger children: Richard Dean, Megan Lynn, and Susan Kay. They made their livelihood milking cows and working various other odd jobs in the area. Donald took much pride in supporting his family with all of his hard work and dedication. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic and loud laughter that could be heard from across the room. Donald was a long-term member of the New Hope Community Church in Springview. He put his handy skills to use when assisting to build the New Hope Community Church. It was often joked that he milked the holiest cows in the county because he used the old church building for a milk barn. Donald also enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events and birthday parties.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marilyn; daughter, Megan; father-in-law, Howard Clay; and brother-in-law, Robert Petersen. He is survived by his sons, Mark (Marcia) Frick of Springview, Daniel (Donna) Frick of Ft. Hood, Texas, Brian (Jenny) Frick of Springview, Richard (Jenna) Frick of Bassett, Nebraska and daughter, Susan (Trenton) Simons of Rapid City, South Dakota; 17 grandchildren, Megan, Rebecca, Daisy, George, Danielle, Gloria, Angela, Grady, Jordan, Nathaniel, Katelyn, Grant, Addison, Glen, Clay, Kuper, and Collin; four siblings, Robert Frick (Hanna Campbell) of Spencer, Iowa, Roberta Petersen of Hartley, Iowa, Fred (Linda) Frick of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, and Carl (Cathy) Frick of New York Mills, Minnesota; his mother-in-law, Sarah Clay of Springview; brothers-in-law, Doug Clay (Mark Kane) of Sacramento, California, brother-in-law, Ed (Peggy) Clay of Wiggins, Colorado, sister-in-law, Marty (Mike) Clark of Bassett, brother-in-law, Jim (Sheri) Clay of Springview, brother-in-law David (Karan) Clay of Long Pine, Nebraska, brother-in-law, Melvin Clay of Arcadia, Nebraska and many nieces and nephews and other family members.
Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the Keya Paha High School in Springview with Pastors Tim Wyrick and Sam Courts officiating. Music was provided by Mary Courts, Kenley and the Udders and Josh Bawek. Music selections were, Amazing Grace", "Daddy's Hands", and "Old Rugged Cross" Casketbearers were, Bruce Palmer, Brian Munger, Russell Schrantz, Gary Ludemann, Gary Munger & Russ Heerten. Honorary bearers were all of Don's grandchildren. Burial was held at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Springview, Nebraska with Military Honors being presented by the Springview American Legion Post #98. Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth was in charge of the arrangements.