On February 08, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with COPD, Dean passed on at the age of 73. He was born in Junction City, OR., on Feburary 3, 1940. He leaves behind his loving wife and best friend of 54 years, Brenda, his daughter Laurie Griswold (Jim), grandchildren, Amber, Robert, Deanna and Daniel as well as great-grandchildren; Erica and Destiny. He is also survived by his mother Wilda Schnaidt, aunts, uncles, many nieces and nephews and his lil buddy "Tobi". He was preceded in death by his father Bert Frizzell, his brother Don and his Dad Gideon Schnaidt. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #254 as well as the Sacramento Orchid Society. He was an avid lover of birds, enjoyed fishing and cultivating orchids as well as working on beautiful and treasured stained glass projects. Friends are welcome to attend the funeral service on Fri (02/15) at 11:00am at W.F. Gormley & Sons Chapel, 2015 Capitol Ave with interment following at St. Mary's Cemetery. Donations in his name may be made to Loaves and Fishes.