Friesen, John F. (1885-1950)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1950 Nov 30 p. 2

Birth date: 1885 January 21, Kansas
Date of Death: 1950 November 20, Kansas

text of obituary:

WELL-KNOWN GRAIN DEALER CALLED

Inman, Kansas. — John F. Friesen, 65, grain dealer here for the past 11 years, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home on Nov. 20. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Evangelical Reformed church here, and burial was made in the Mennonite cemetery, Hillsboro.

Mr. Friesen, a native of Hillsboro, was in the grain business there for a number of years, and later operated an elevator at Lehigh. He leaves his wife, three daughters, and a number of brothers and sisters.

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MLA Personal Photos Collection

Biographical note:
Hillsboro, Kansas
Son of Jacob J. and Anna (Funk) Friesen
Married Maude Clara Krehbiel

Bethel alumni note:
Bethel student 1904-1906, 1907-1908 (as John S. Friesen)

Photo holdings:
See Albert C. Bartel (1889-1958) for group photo

Sources:
Alumni card
Grandma Online profile #35000
Find A Grave 9501673