William E. Frierdich's Obituary
William Edward Frierdich, 82 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at Columbia Rehab. and Nursing Center, Columbia, IL. He was born in Columbia, IL, the son of the late William and Bertha (Menner) Frierdich. Mr Frierdich was retired from Robertson's Farm Supply, East St. Louis, IL. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL, Honorary Life Member of Knights of Columbus #6165 - George R. Kutterer Council, Columbia, IL, a 59 year member of American Legion Post #581 Columbia, IL, had served in the U.S. Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was married to the late Helen (McKinney) Frierdich. They were married on December 12, 1986, in Las Vegas, NV. She had passed away August 23, 2010.
VisitationSunday, March 03, 2013 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
Funeral MassMonday, March 4, 2013, 9:30 amImmaculate Conception Catholic Church411 Palmer RoadColumbia, ILMsgr. Kenneth Schaefer, officiating
IntermentJefferson Barracks National CemeterySt. Louis, MO
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsEugene Schorb - Immaculate Conception School Education Fund, 411 Palmer Road, Columbia, IL 62236, or in the form of Masses.
SurvivorsSister, Hilda Schaefer of Millstadt, ILBrother, Walter (Agnes) Frierdich of Millstadt, ILStep-Grandson, Brad (Kim) GilmoreNieces and Nephews, Msgr. Kenneth Schaefer of Herrin, IL, Norma (Richard) Brune of Millstadt, IL, Linda (Gary) Weingartner of Millstadt, IL, and James (Mary) Frierdich of Belleville, ILSisters-In-Law, Doris (Dean) Moore, Erma Jean Loesch, and Florence McKinney Brothers-In-Law, Clarence McKinney, and Bill (Yvonne) McKinney Other relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrother, Elmer FrierdichBrother-In-Law, August Schaefer
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