Frank P Friedrich

December 4, 1934 - September 18, 2016

Frank Paul Friedrich, 81, of Craryville died September 18, 2016 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born December 4, 1934 in Hudson to the late William and Sophie Friedrich. Frank was first and foremost a farmer. He worked alongside his father on the Friedrich Farm since he was a child and later with his son Michael and brother William. After retiring from farming, Frank worked a short time for Merle Oil, but then returned to his love of farming at the Hess Farm. Frank enjoyed transforming his former barn into a home, cutting wood, going for rides to inspect the local road work and spending time with his family. Frank will be remembered by all for being a quiet, kind and gentle man. He will be missed dearly by his family. Frank is survived by his wife of 51 years: Helen and 4 children: Tammy Havlik and husband Timothy, Brenda Weigelt and husband BJ, Tracy Johnson and husband Kirk, Michael Friedrich and wife Stacie, 9 grandchildren: Stephanie, Tommy, Nicole, Ryan, Mikie, Kylie, Ava, Tanner and Emily and his sister Elsie. Frank is predeceased by his brother William. The family would like to thank the Nursing and PCA staff of Columbia Memorial Hospital for taking such good care of their Poppy, Father and Husband. Visiting hours are Thursday, September 22, from 10am-12pm at Bates & Anderson Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Funeral Services and interment to follow immediately at Mellenville Union Cemetery. Memorial Contributions in Frank’s name may be made to the Columbia Memorial Health Foundation or Community Hospice of Columbia/Greene.