Dale R Friesen

Dale R. Friesen, age 81, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, formerly of York, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. Dale was born on April 23, 1944, in Nebraska to Howard Elroy Friesen and Pauline E. Friesen.

While growing up in Henderson, he enjoyed farm life with his family before marrying and moving to Arkansas. Dale worked as a truck driver for more than 25 years. In his free time, Dale took joy in caring for his family and friends, tinkering with cars, working outdoors, and watching Razorback football.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Pauline Friesen, and his sister-in-law, Kathy, and Susan Friesen.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Judy Kathleen Friesen; children, Duane “Travis” (Gretchen) Friesen, Shawn Friesen, and Amber Friesen; grandchildren, Katelyn Friesen, Kenleigh Friesen, Mariah “Gracie” Friesen, Kylee (Michael) Rice, and Noah Friesen. Also left to remember him are his siblings, Delmer (Ardenna) Friesen, Dewayne Friesen, Dean Friesen, Elaine (Gary) Hanson, Carolyn Friesen, and Ladonna (Robert) Barnett.

In accordance with Dale’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services have been planned at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale, AR. To order flowers or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.