Joseph Mark Friedheim, age 93, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025.
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Joe was born on November 7, 1931, to Joseph and Albina Friedheim in Belle Glade, Florida, where he was raised as the third of seven children. Known to be quite mischievous as a child and even into his college years, Joe eventually earned a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Florida.
After serving as a pilot in the Air Force, Joe was stationed in Tucson, Arizona, where he met hisfuture wife, Joyce. They married and made Tucson their home, raising three daughters together.
Joe built a successful career in commercial real estate in Arizona. In his heyday, his firm was one of the top 100 multi-family builders in the country. He often said he loved his work so much he would do it for free.
In a cover story for the Arizona Daily Star, a reporter described him as “friendly, folksy, candid and blunt”—a perfect description of the man who touched so many lives.
Outside of work, Joe was an avid tennis player who loved to travel and dance. He was also remarkably generous, helping both his large extended family and complete strangers alike. Joseph is survived by his wife, Joyce; his daughters, Angela Wofford, Annette Friedheim, and Andrea Hundley (Lars); his grandchildren, Taylor, Riley, and Ethan; and his siblings, Jeannette
Friedheim and Louis Friedheim. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Louise Burns, Helen King, Catherine Moore, and Esther Masters.
No public service will be held. Those who wish to celebrate his life are asked to donate in his name to The Alzheimer’s Association.
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From Riley Wofford: The thing I remember most vividly about Grandpa was how much he loved to dance. Even when his memory was fading, each time I would visit, he’d twirl me around. It was always a good reminder to make sure you take time to do things you love, even if it’s just a quick little dance before dinner.
