Paul Lewis Fricke
1935 - 2012
Paul Lewis Fricke, 77, of Findlay, passed away at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the Heritage Care Center, Findlay. Paul was born on June 3, 1935 to the late Raymond and Hazel (Williams) Fricke in Harrod, Ohio. Paul was married to Mary Ann Stephens and she preceded him in death in 1996. Paul is survived by one son: Chris (Donmeca) Fricke, Findlay: one daughter, Diane Carroll, Wapakoneta; one brother, David (Joan) Fricke, Baltimore, MD; four sisters: Hilda (Dwight) Case, Grabill, Indiana, Rose (Ray) Settlemire, Spencerville, OH, Flo (Kent) Hole, Lima, OH, and Alice (Bob) Zoch, Grabill, IN; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Paul A. Fricke, Jr.; three brothers: William, Vernon, and Donald Fricke and one sister, Lillian McKee. Paul retired from Williams Excavating. He was a true handy man and enjoyed gardening. Arrangements have been entrusted to Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.
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The Family in care of Coldren-Crates Funeral Home
205 West Sandusky Street
FIndlay, Ohio 45840
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Condolences For Paul Lewis Fricke
| To : Grandpa | Date :Monday, July 16th 2012 |
| From : Becca | |
I have so many memories of you All of them great memories I will cherish them forever I know that you are in Heaven holding your great-granddaughters until I can get there I love and miss you Grandpa 
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| To : The Family | Date :Wednesday, July 18th 2012 |
| From : Aunt Connie | |
You are all in my prayers for strength and peace at your time of loss I was honored to be able to pray with grandpa Fricke at my house during one of our get togethers last year He was a kind soul and I hope you find some peace in knowing that he is not dead and that he is now standing in heaven with Christ Jesus and that he has been made whole again He has no pain only joy The Lords blessings to you all Love you always 
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| To : Pops | Date :Sunday, July 15th 2012 |
| From : Nick Wojtowicz | |
You will be missed You were very nice to everyone you met You had the heart of a lion and the will of a god You never had a bad thing to say about any one but Chris Just kidding Take care pops 
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| To : Paul Fricke | Date :Saturday, July 14th 2012 |
| From : Melissa Young | |
| He was a great guy He made us all laugh Great guy to be around Will be missed
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| To : Dad | Date :Saturday, July 14th 2012 |
| From : Chris Fricke | |
| Dad was such a strong hard working man that cared more for others then he ever did himself To him true value was in family and friends not inanimate objects He was a wise humble man with a heart of gold He is gone from our homebut not from our hearts I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU DAD
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| To : FAMILY FRIENDS | Date :Tuesday, July 17th 2012 |
| From : Chris Fricke | |
| I'd personally like to say thank you to everyone that has offered their support and condolences in our time of need Many of you who knew my dad couldn't help but come to love his personality and sense of humor Something about him just made you smileand that is what will always stand out until the day I can hug him once againThere will be a grave side service held this Thursday July 19 6pm at Maple Grove Cemetery in Findlay OH Any memorial contributions or questionscomments may be sent toChris Fricke1721 Foraker AveFindlay OH 45840567 525-4460 please no calls at this timeunkut2003yahoocomDadthis is for youGod saw you getting tiredAnd a cure was not to beSo he put his arm around youAnd whispered come to meWith tearful eyes we watched you slowly fade awayAlthough we loved you dearlyWe could not make you staySo we hold you in our heartswith what you often saidThere Is A Brighter Day AheadI love you and miss you so muchyour loving son Chris
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| To : Paul L Fricke | Date :Thursday, July 19th 2012 |
| From : Meca | |
| Paw-PawI still cant believe ur not in that bedroom just down the hall from me I swear I still hear u calling my name because u need an Ensure or ur cup of water refilled i'd do anything to hear ur voice right nowbut u know what helps me get thru this just a little bit better The fact that I know with all my body soul that u loved me with all ur body soul Thats all I need We had a very special bond Paw-Paw I'm so grateful proud to have been your daughter-n-law I will always love think about you you will never be forgotten
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