Former Walkerville fire chief dies unexpectedly

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor

WALKERVILLE — Former Walkerville Fire Chief Gregory “Greg” Frick, 57, died unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 18.

“As the Walkerville fire chief, he worked tirelessly with fire and rescue teams, and served as an EMT, always ready to lend a hand whenever he was needed,” states Greg Frick’s obituary posted on the Harris Funeral Home website.

The Frick family has a long history of serving on the Walkerville Fire Department. 

Greg had served as Walkerville’s fire chief for nearly 20 years. His father, Jerry Frick, served as Walkerville’s fire chief for 35 years and had been on the department for over 50 years.

Greg took over as fire chief for his father in 2000. Prior to Jerry serving as fire chief, his father Lyle was the fire chief, beginning in 1945.

In addition to his service on the fire department, Greg also went on mission trips to help repair homes and support communities hit by natural disasters. 

“Growing up in the family business, Walkerville Well Drilling, Greg practically learned the ropes before he could even walk,” states his obituary. “After graduating from GVSU, he proudly joined the business full-time, becoming the fourth generation to carry on his family’s legacy — an accomplishment that filled him with immense pride.”

Greg is survived by his parents, Jerry and Verla (Draggoo) Frick; sister, Angela (Mike) Slowik; niece, Kaylee (Frank) Acosta; nephews, Kevin (Allyson) Slowik, and Nathan Slowik; and many other extended family members.

A visitation is set for Sunday, Dec. 8, from 2–4 p.m. at the Walkerville United Methodist Church, 189 E Main St., Walkerville. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Acts 20:35, the disaster relief organization Greg was involved in, via mail:  Team Acts, Attn: Charlie Moore, 143 Hadley Road, Jaffrey, New Hampshire 03452; online at https://www.teamacts.org/ or on the Team Acts 20:35 Facebook page.

The Oceana County Press team extends its deepest condolences to the Frick family.

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