Dale Friesz passes

[John McKean]

Dale Friesz passes

[Chad Ullom]

I just heard this as well. That is sad, Dale will be missed

[Al Myers]

I will pass along more information as it comes. I have visited with Dales’ daughter Pam on the phone, and she said she will let me know when the date/time of the funeral takes place, as well as details of the funeral home.

Today is a sad day with the loss of Dale. Please keep his family in your prayers. Al

[Tom Ryan]

I am saddened as well. As I posted previously, I spoke with Dale on March 1, just 17 days ago. He sounded okay then. He did tell me, however, that he had been in the hospital and was supposed to still be in the hospital but he convinced his doctor that he could take his medications just as well at home as he could in a hospital.

The last 5-6 years of his life were very rough and he almost died a few times. He told me that he had three heart attacks, two episodes of congestive heart failure, and of course many infections in addition to what was obviously a fatal infection.

A very sad day for those of us who knew him, as he leaves us at the age of 72.

[Anonymous]

I didn’t know the man, but always sad to hear of another brother of the iron passing away.

Jesse

[tgoetsch]

My condolences go out to friends and family of Dale.

[0722143772]

RIP

[Lance Foster]

My sympathies go out to Dale’s friends and family.

The Gloved One

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Condolances. Rest in Peace, Dale
ET

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[Thom Van Vleck]

I would just like to say that Dale was Crazy…but he is my kind of crazy! What I mean by that is I’ve been lifting since 1977 and competing since 1979 and I have no plans on quitting….ever! I will lift up until the day God calls me home and I hope there’s a lifting platform there or in my book that won’t be heaven! Dale was a guy that never quit. Even when he was on his last leg…literally…the guy DID not quit. I know some folks would think that was crazy, but I think it took courage. I recall Michael J. Fox, after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s doing an interview. After he listed all his projects the reporter said, “shouldn’t someone like you be resting more” and he got mad and looked at her and said, “RESTING FOR WHAT…” He then went on to talk about how he knew he had limited time and he had things to do…well, Dale had things to do. Most guys would have rotted away in some retirement village…Dale had things to do and I respect that. The next time I am too tired, too sore, too something to workout I will think of the great length Dale went to lift and I’ll shut up and train a little harder. I remember reading a saying that went like this, “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to slide in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy &hit, what a ride!” That was Dale and some day (hopefully in about another 30 or so years) it will be me! I am a Christian, I believe in heaven, and I see Dale young, strong, and working on his Clean and Jerk. One of my favorite lines for “Gladiator” is, “I will see you again…but not yet, not yet”.

Thom Van Vleck
Jackson Weightlifting Club
Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder

[Denny Habecker]

Dale will be missed. I remember the first few years I lifted in the USAWA, Dale and I were in the same age group and weight class and we had some great battles. He was always there to give you advice and encourgement. He was a great competitor and a realy great and couragous man.

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