Larry William Fricke

Larry grew up in the Richland and Berryton communities and graduated from Berryton High School in 1959. He is preceded in death by his parents Violet Musick, Ray Musick and Clarence Fricke. He is survived by a sister Carol Sisco, and brothers Ron and Marion Musick.

Larry was a loving husband for 64 years to Mary Fricke and a caring father to Kevin Fricke, Leurinda Cole and Marla Golden. He loved to spend time with his 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

With a desire to serve his country, Larry entered the US Navy in December 1959. After 10 years of active duty as a machinist on nuclear submarines he served 20 years in the Reserves and retired a Master Senior Chief.

Larry’s second career was an electrician for the IBEW. He worked on the Alaska pipeline and power plants in Washington and California. As a Union Electrician he also worked in Kansas, Idaho and Oregon before he retired in 2006.

Larry wasn’t content to just sit, his third hustle was farming. He grew alfalfa on 30 acres in Moxee, Washington, where he also built a beautiful custom home.

He spent the last 4 years in Lincoln, California close to his family who will miss him dearly.