Dave Frischman

David Frischman is married to Amy Frischman, and they have eight children, Sonya, Angela, Sean, Leslie, Holly, April, Sam, and Jackson. He has thirty-two grandchildren.

## Family Info

### Children

Sonya Sharif, Angela Martin, Sean Frischman, Leslie Ridgeway, Holly Frigell, April Ligon, Sam Frischman, Jackson Frischman

### Grandchildren

Brock Sharif, Athena Sharif, Lacey McGuire, Jacob Sharif, Maurecia Sharif, Katrina McGuire, Mariel Sharif, Jasmine Frigell, Joshua Sharif, Jared Frigell, Cherish Sharif, Leighton Frischman, Veronika Frischman, Sabrina Sharif, Lucas Ridgeway, Julian Frigell, Ethan Sharif, Jezebel Ridgeway, Jade Frigell, Owen Sharif, Logan Ridgeway, Jonah Frigell, Noah Sharif, Jocelyn Ridgeway, Juliette Frigell, Mason Sharif, Lyric Ridgeway, Baby Boy Ligon, Maurecia Frischman, Julissa Frigell, Joelle Ridgeway, Sean Sharif

## Early Life

David E. Frischman was born on October 28, 1959. His parents and siblings are not known.

Dave became a Christian at nineteen years old after attending a Seminar in Basic Youth Conflicts.

## Family

### Fatherhood

Dave has eight children: Sonya Joy Sharif (5/9/81), Angela McGuire (5/15/83), Sean Frischman (2/6/84), Leslje Lynn Ridgeway (7/3/86), Holly Renee Frigell (6/23/88), April Frischman (5/29/92), Samuel "Sam" Edward Frischman (4/23/96), and Jackson Nathaniel Frischman (7/98).

Dave and his wife chose to homeschool their children growing up. Reportedly, the children had one fifteen minute meeting with the parents each week to discuss any personal issues they may have had.

### Grandchildren

Dave's daughter Sonya married Jim Sharif on November 3, 2001. They have twelve children: Brock (1/17/03), Athena (3/13/04), Jacob (8/2/05), Maurecia (1/20/07), Mariel (6/3/08), Joshua (9/28/10), Cherish Elisabeth (6/25/11), Sabrina Joy (3/6/13), Ethan Lushomo (9/11/14), Owen Kasimpe (6/2/16), Noah (1/2/17), Mason (3/8/20) and Sean (10/13/22).

Dave's daughter Angela was married to Dillon McGuire from August 21, 2004, to May 22, 2015. They had two children, Lacey and Katrina. Some time after that, Angela married Derick Martin.

Dave's son Sean was married to Teresa from October 3, 2008 to around 2016. They have one adopted daughter, Leighton Elle (7/14/12). He is currently remarried to an unknown woman.

Dave's daughter Leslie married Jacob Ridgeway on February 4, 2012. They have five children: Lucas William (3/16/13), Jezebel Lynn (11/12/14), Logan Andrew (10/19/16), Jocelyn Faith (10/2/18), Lyric David (5/6/20) and Joelle Joy (1/19/22).

Dave's daughter Holly married Maverick Frigell on September 26, 2008. The have seven children: Jasmine Renee (10/8/09), Jared James (6/15/11), Julian Anthony (6/2/13), Jade Grace (6/16/15), Jonah Garrett (9/12/17), Juliette Hope (11/27/19) and Julissa Lily (10/23/21).

Dave's daughter April has one daughter, Veronika Brooklyn (1/24/13). She married Shane Ligon on September 2, 2019. They have one child together, a son.

Dave's son Sam married Lizbeth Rodrigues on July 25, 2020. They have one child: Maurecia Lynn Frischman (10/11/21)

## Career

### Welder Career

Dave Frischman worked as a welder/fabricator as a young adult. He left this field in 1996.

### Prison Chaplain Career

Dave Frischman started volunteering at a local juvenile detention center after seeing a need while serving jury duty in 1994. In 1996, he began to pursue full-time ministry work in prisons. He spent months traveling to different churches on deputation. His children often go along to prisons with him as volunteers. He works for Rock of Ages Prison Ministry, Inc.

### Author Career

Dave Frischman has written two books book, *Breaking the Bondage of Addictions* and *When Tragedy Hits You*. They are written specifically for inmates, and are published by Freedom in Truth Ministries.

## Health Issues

Dave Frischman has suffered from an unknown type of chronic health issue since 1999. In January, 2009, his son-in-law Dillon McGuire commented that "it's a miracle he can still walk".