"Kevin is a brother to me since childhood and best friend as well. He always had a great insight into any subject matter or conversation pertaining to any old direction you go with it. Great sense of humor as well.Also, it is best advised not to piss him off. He'd let you know. Anyway, to many great memories to list. I'm so greatfull to have had such a friend, as many others will relate. You may be inclined to have a cold beer in his memory and I believe he'd be ok with that! RIP my brother! Sadly, Dean Clifton, Titusville fl "
In loving memory of
Kevin Blake Fricke
March 8, 1958 - October 24, 2021
To many, Brother, Father, and Friend, Kevin Blake Fricke passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Kevin was sixty-three at the time of his passing. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 8, 1958, to William Henry and Margie (Raney) Fricke.
Many will remember Kevin in Washington and Petersburg, Indiana, for his love of grilling food and serving his prized sandwich, the breaded tenderloin. Kevin took pride in his restaurants, whether he was the manager, or the owner at the time. The last two restaurants Kevin owned, Frick and Fracks and Fricks Place, were closed some years ago. Kevin's recent employment was with Jay C (Krogers) in Petersburg, Indiana. Kevin attended the Washington H.S. Class of 1976.
A man of many interests, Kevin had a love of animals, photography, nature, and astronomy.
Kevin married the love of his life, Dena Holland, in 2004. Deena preceded Kevin in death. Kevin is survived by sons Christopher (Chris) Fricke, San Francisco, California, and Michael Fricke, Evansville, Indiana; stepchildren Samantha Benner and Tyer Elsey, and granddaughter Destiny Fricke, step-grandchildren Bentley and Peyton Elsey and Jett and Kade Benner, Sisters Kim Minnis, Howell, Michigan, and Michele Deitz, Washington, Indiana. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Margie (Raney) Fricke, and brothers Billy and James Fricke.
Visitation for Kevin Fricke will be Friday, October 29, 2021, 4:00-7:00 pm, at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary, North Chapel, 620 East Viola Avenue, Washington.
Kevin's funeral services will immediately follow his visitation, beginning at 7:00 pm, October 29, 2021, also at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary, North Chapel. Pastor Brad Rainey will officiate.
Interment will be at a later date.
The family asks that donations be made to the Daviess County Friends for Animals at PO Box 402, Washington, Indiana 47501, or www.facebook.com/DaviessCountyFriendsForAnimals.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com
The staff of the Ed L. Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements for Kevin Fricke.
Tributes
"Kevin, I cannot believe you are gone. I miss you and look forward to seeing you again one day when we unite with our mom, dad, brothers and all our friends and family that have gone before. Rest in peace. I miss you and love you. Your sister, Kim. "