David E. Fretty
Monday, April 29, 1991
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Age:
20 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday October 28, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday October 29, 2011
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Saturday October 29, 2011
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery
Monday, April 29, 1991
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Age:
20 years old
Monday, April 29, 1991
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Age:
20 years old
David E. Fretty
The funeral service for David Elijah Fretty will be at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Macken Funeral Home River Park Chapel in Rochester, with the Rev. Andrew Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, October 28, 2011 at the Macken Funeral Home River Park Chapel and for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.
David Elijah Fretty, 20, of Rochester, MN, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN due to complications from a motorcycle accident back in July. David was born on Monday, April 29, 1991 at Olmsted Medical Center to Joe Fretty and Dianne Fretty-Roe. He was engaged to Trisha Dehning, they later had a beautiful baby girl Mariah Nicole Fretty in 2010. He graduated from Dover-Eyota High School in 2009. David was previously employed at Tom Kadlec Honda and currently employed at the Salvation Army Thrift Store as a truck driver.
David loved spending time with family, friends, being outside, working on the Miata and fixing things inside and outside the house. He was always there for people whether it was an ear to listen or a helping hand. David loved spending time with his big brother Adam and big sister Jamie. He will be remembered as a big hearted fun loving fiancé, father, son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend.
David is survived by his fiancé, Trisha Dehning of Rochester and their daughter, Mariah; mother, Dianne Fretty-Roe (Jim Dempsey) of Rochester, MN; father, Joe Fretty (Laura Beyer) of Blaine, MN; three sisters, Michelle (Doug) Deetjen, Jamie (Darryl) Lillie and Jenny Fretty; two brothers, Eric (Robin) Fretty and Adam (Kristy) Fretty; nieces and nephews, Jessica , Robert , Nicole Deetjen, Destiny NcNeal, Elijah and Jordan Fretty, Riley and Caleb Fretty and Madalynn and Tayte Fretty, 10 cousins, Grandma Bev Jacobson and 6 aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his Grandma Mavis and Grandpa Lester Roe, Grandpa Verle Fretty, Uncle David Fretty and Cousin Travis Bruce who died serving in the military.
Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to David’s daughter Mariah.
Condolences
The family of David E. Fretty has received the following condolences.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW~
DAVID WILL BE MISSED, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.
KEVIN, KAREN, NIKKI, KYLE, & BRIANNE FIESELER
Bev, Norm and families,
i was so sorry to hear of the death of this very young man. This is such a tragic happening. . My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Joe and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jan Johnson, Scottsdale
Dianne and all the families, Our hearts hurt with you for the loss you experiance now but we will rejoice again with you when we see him "face to face" whole and no more tears,sorrow, or suffering. That is the beautiful Promise to those whose hearts and lives belong to "Jesus Christ" the "Risen" Lord and Savior.!!
Joe and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, May God bless you and comfort you all during this time of grieving.
Greg
Joe and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear about David. May God give you special blessings and comfort in your time of need and always in your lives.
Kent Shroyer (MISO)
So very sad for your loss; there just aren't words.
May your faith and memories confort you when friends can't.
God bless.
Carol Shafer (Church)
Joe, I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. Even though you work in MN your loss is felt here in Carmel. God's is with your entire family. God Speed, Sherry DeMaire
Sorry to hear about your lose. He was in our prayers for a speedy recovery after we heard of his accident. Sorry to hear he didn't make a recovery.
David you were a classic comrad in arms and I enjoyed working with you. we will miss your style and flair that you showed in your job and will always miss that Goodbuy Compade and rest in peace
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Dianne and Family;
I am very sorry for your loss. But I am happy for David's gain. He is in Heaven. There is no greater joy. I am sure God's plan is for him to be someones guardian angel. We cry for ourselves because we will miss the one we love. But don't cry for David, as he is at peace and very happy. And he doesn't want you to dwell on the sadness. But to remember the good times and move on with the business of living here on earth with all the wonder he would have.
This is what was told to me when I lost my mother and the Priest that said it was correct.
Faith heals the heart.
Rose Funke
My condolences on such a tragic loss. May God bless David's soul and give strength to Mariah, Joe, all the family and friends.
To the David E. Fretty Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love Always,
Steve and Julie Younan
My deepest sympathy to you, Trish and Mariah. We love ya tons. God will bring you peace in your time of need!
lots of love
Kandi, Shane, Jay and Jake
Joe and Dianne,
All of us here in System Operations at RPU are saddened by the news of your son's passing. We would like to express our heartfelt condolences to you both. At this difficult time in your lives, please know you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Sam, Jane, Dan, Joe, Bill, Bob & Rick
I am sure you do not remember me, but you bought a trailer home from my parents when they passed away in Chester. I am sorry for your loss.
Dear Dianne and the rest of David's family,
I am so saddened to hear of David's passing. I think the hardest thing in the world, Dianne, is to have a child leave this earth. I know what a joy he was to you and those that knew him. I especially miss him when I stop by to drop stuff off..... I truly looked forward to seeing his smiling face.
I will be in the cities for a conference Friday and Saturday, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With hearfelt love and sympathy,
Sandy
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to David's family and friends. While I never got the chance to meet David, I have been following the story of what happened on Facebook (Joe and my mom are cousins). I was shocked and dismayed to hear what happened and am so sorry that this story ended with David losing his battle.
Dear Family of David's,
I am so sorry and heart broken to hear David passed away. He is in God's hands now and in the best of care.
I will not be in town for the funeral but I will be thinking of you and my prayers will be for you.
David will be missed by so many of us.
Love and prayers,
Yalanda
a thrift store volunteer
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Twila S Smith
Ashley Smith
Elizabeth Smith
Melissa Smith
Dawn & I would like to extend our deepest sympathy toward David's family. We can't begin to understand how horrible it would be to lose a son, a brother, a fiance, & a father at such a young age.
We would also like to send our condolances to Davids many friends as well.
May peace be with you all, & may David rest in peace.
Yours in friendship,
Terry & Dawn Bothun
Jessie Bothun
Meggan Bothun
Jacob Bothun
My thoughts & prayers are with your family. David was a great guy! He always knew how to cheer people up on a bad day. He will never be forgotten.
It was an honor to have known David -- even for the short time that we were allowed. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. David's legacy will live on in the character of his daughter. God Bless and Much Love, Scott & Ann