David Friedel's Obituary
Years ago a cowboy with a short memory and the nickname 'Freckles' Brown could never remember David's name and solved that problem by calling him 'Dingus.' The name stuck. He was the top steer wrestler in the Iowa Rodeo Cowboys Association in 1987 and 1997. And was so proud when his prized bulldogging horse 'Bay' was voted horse of the year. In the early years he could also be seen with his rodeo sidekick PD, short for puppy dog. He was a pick up man and bullfighter at the United Rodeo Association finals four years in a row. He was a member of the URA, IRCA and IRA Rodeo Associations. Rodeo was his life and he loved every aspect of the sport. He enjoyed participating in ranch rodeos and ropings. A true cowboy with his spurs jiggling and a Coors Light in his hand everywhere he went. There was never a dull moment when Dingus was around. And the rodeo world certainly will never be the same. Many stories can be shared about Dingus and we hope that they are told with lots of laughter. Dingus worked for James Sears Rodeo Company for many years and has been employed by Rex Siemer Trucking for the past 10 years. He was a big supporter of the Leon Youth Rodeo in which Sidney and Macy, his 'daughters', were participants. Dingus was very involved in the activities of Sidney and Macy and supported them in all. He enjoyed helping the girls with their rodeo and could always be seen at the gate encouraging them before and after their runs. The girls were his pride and joy and as you know he had many stories to tell of them. Dingus was a lover of all children and all children gravitated toward him as well. Definitely not because he treated them with kid gloves but rather with a cowboy's rugged affection. There are still little boys out there that aspire to be 'just like Dingus.' Dingus lived for the day and he will be remembered and missed everyday. David 'Dingus' Friedel, son of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Friedel and Beverly Hainline was born June 29, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa. He passed away on December 2, at the age of 52. Dingus graduated from Madrid High School where he was active in wrestling, football, and rodeo. Dingus is survived by his fianc Kelly McFee and children Macy, Sidney, James, Kortney, Kady, Krysti; grandchildren Briley and Layne; parents Paul and Betty Friedel and Beverly Hainline; and siblings Kathy Gamble, John (Gayle), Michael (Rita) and Paula McLeran (Mark). Dingus is preceded in death by his grandparents and special friend Ryan Fain. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of David Friedel please visit our Sympathy Store. Memorial Service DEC 7. 1:00 PM (CST) Leon Rodeo Grounds Leon IA 50144
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