Robert “Bob” L. Friedenfels, age 89, of Medford, passed away
on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Clark County Rehab and Living Center, where he had
been a resident for the past 2 years. He was under the care of St. Croix
Hospice.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday,
June 27, 2020 at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Holway. The family requests that
attendees are respectful of social distancing while attending the service.
Bob was born on December 2, 1930 at home in the Town of
Maplehurst, Taylor County, to the late Emil and Anna (Potocnik) Friedenfels.
Bob went to Redville School and helped out on the family farm.
On August 2, 1952, he married Rita Schwellenbach at Holy
Rosary Catholic Church and started farming in the Town of Holway with her. That
very fall, he went to serve in the army during the Korean War. After returning
from the war, Bob and Rita were blessed with three children; Roxanne, Randolph,
and Richard.
Bob served on the Taylor County Board of Supervisors for 12
years.
In 1978, Rita passed away. Several years later, Bob married
Mary Bootz and they had 1 daughter, Elizabeth. Bob and Mary were later
divorced.
Robert lived in retirement for many years on his farm in the
Town of Hammel, which he had moved to in 1969.
Bob survived by his children—Roxanne (Rick Kempf)
Friedenfels of Minneapolis, Randolph (Juanita Timm) Friedenfels, of Medford,
Richard (Corinne Kolbe) Friedenfels, and Elizabeth (Eric Schram) Friedenfels of
Merrill; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings – Rich Friedenfels of
Milwaukee, Gloria (Bob) Garcia of Oregon, WI, Edward (Marge) Friedenfels of Eau
Claire, Daisy Bullock of Minneapolis; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; brothers –
Frank, Harry, Donald, and William; and sisters— Dolores and Dorothy.
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford and Rib Lake have been
entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at
www.hemerfuneralservice.com
