FRIEZE - Michael E. Frieze, 72, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at his Yulee, FL residence. He was born June 28, 1939 in Columbus, OH and moved to Yulee in 1996 from Louisville, KY.
Mr. Frieze retired from the United States Army with over 22 years service as a Master Sergeant. He served with the 101st Airborne and was a Vietnam Veteran. Decorations include Meritorious Service Medal, Master Parachute Badge, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device among others. Memberships include the American Legion, the 101 Airborne Association and Yulee United Methodist Church where he served as a Lay Leader. Mr. Frieze was active in church and he enjoyed socializing with friends and spending time with family.
Survivors include his former spouse and friend, Martha L. Frieze; a son, Nathan E. Botts (Shelley); four daughters, Nancy Corley (Ron), Michelle DeVito (Joey), Deborah Wadsworth (James) and Sara Gunes (Naif); three sisters, JoLynn McKnight (Neil), Pamela Lashley (Rick) and Marsha Burcham; 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 28, at Yulee United Methodist Church, Highway A1A in Yulee.