Carlos Denton (Denny) Frieze

Denny Frieze passed away Thursday evening, Sept. 2, 2021, at Joplin Mercy Hospital ER. He was born July 31,1946, to Carl and Hazel (Shouse) Frieze. He grew up in Ash Grove, and worked several jobs while in high school.
On Oct. 28, 1967, he married Anita Wolfe at the First Christian Church in Greenfield. They moved to Joplin in 1975. Frieze retired after 40 years with Empire District Electric Company, as Senior Manager of Substation Operations and Management. Over the years, he enjoyed many friendships and after retirement, often met fellow retirees for lunch twice a week.
Frieze was a member of the Stateline Woodturners in Springdale, Ark.
Frieze was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Hazel Frieze; brother, Jim Frieze; and Anita’s parents, Don and Agnes Wolfe.
Frieze is survived by his wife, Anita; daughter, Susan Frieze and fiancé Jim Burnside; daughter, Sarah and husband Carl Loughery; sisters-in law, Martha Lou Frieze, Janet and Lyle Burns, LaDonna Wolfe; brother-in-law, Robert and Colleen Wolfe; niece Carla and Randell Wallace and family; nephew Roger and Jenny Frieze and family; niece Amy Wolfe; nephew Gregg and Kim Burns and family; niece Joy and Perry Finley and family.
A memorial service was at 11 a.m. Sept. 7 at South Joplin Christian Church. The family encouraged wearing masks and social distancing. Memorial graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at Ash Grove Cemetery, Ash Grove.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to South Joplin Christian Church at 1901 South Pearl, Joplin, MO 64804 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.