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Frank Freidl Obituary
Frank Freidl Jr., 87, of Williams Township, formerly of Wilson, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2008, in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born on January 23, 1921, in Furstenfeld, Austria, he was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Mary (Oberhoffer) Freidl. His wife of 53 years, the former Shirley Hammerstone, died on January 15, 2000. His second wife, the former Betty Jane Richards McGrogan, died on October 7, 2006. He graduated from Easton High School in 1941 where he was the center for the 1939 undefeated Rover Football Team. Frank served with the Army during World War II in Italy as a heavy machine gunner under General Mark Clark and the 5th Army, 337th Infantry, for which he was awarded the Bronze Star. He last worked as a Northampton County Sheriff for more than 10 years. Frank retired from Ingersoll Rand, Cameron Pump Division, where he worked for 17 years. He also tended bar at the former Manhattan Restaurant, Center Square, Easton, and was a former president of the local bartenders union. He was a 50-year member of Dallas-Lafayette Lodge 396, F. & A.M., and a member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors: Four sons, Frank T. Sr. and his wife Lynn of Williams Township, David Lee and his wife Melanie of Blackwood, N.J., Robert Allen and his wife Nancy, of Williams Township, Kerry Scott and his wife Kerri of Bethlehem; 11 grandchildren, Frank T. Jr. and John Freidl, Jennifer Freidl Tripp, Michael, Benjamin, Amanda, Adrienne, Bethany, Caitlin, Judson and Brandon Freidl. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Strunk Funeral Home Inc., 2101 Northampton St., Easton. Call 6-8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Allentown, PA 18103.
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John Dietrick
February 6, 2008
Bob and Nancy,
Mary Ann and I were sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Mary Ann and John Dietrick
Jeff Bauschard
February 4, 2008
Bob, Jenny and I are sorry about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Connors Paul & Annette
February 4, 2008
Bob, We were sorry to hear of your loss,our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of grief. Your father must have been a great man because it shows in you,may your memories of him bring you comfort.
Paul Reddington
February 4, 2008
Bob,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Paul and Anna Reddington
dianne lonardo
February 4, 2008
My deepest sympathy for the entire Fredil family...Bob, Nancy and girls your in my thoughts and prayers
GOD BLESS
David Banyas
February 3, 2008
Bob, I wish to express my deepest condolances to you and your family at this time of dispair. Nancy and I are in you prayers. David
Bette Werkheiser Seveney
February 3, 2008
Dear Bobby, Nancy and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May god be with you through this very difficult time. Take care.
BETTE & BARB
ron hunt
February 3, 2008
Bob,
Our thoughts and prayers are of you at this time. Our memories will keep us going.
Ron and Sharon Hunt
Kerri Freidl
February 3, 2008
Frank Freidl was my father-in-law, by definition, for over 14 years. However, the truth of the matter was that I knew him longer than I had a chance to know my own father. In a very real sense then, he was my "other" father. He welcomed me into his home and subsequently into his family. He always had a kind word when he tweaked my cheek, and my young sons would roar in laughter as he would make their noses disappear with the flash of his hand. He had a huge heart, and showed it in so many ways, to all who crossed his path.
We all have suffered a huge loss, some a father, some a grandfather. My deepest regret is that my two sons (ages 6 and 9) did not get enough time to truly know their grandfather, the kind and caring man that he was. My only consolation, and the one I keep telling my sons when they ask me, is that Pop Pop is with God now. Though I know they do not completely understand this explanation now, I pray someday that they may develop a faith where this brings them some comfort.
Kerri Freidl
The Easterbrooks
February 3, 2008
We were saddened to hear of the loss of the head of a fine family. He will live on in his sons and grandchildren as well as the memories he left with all of you. We offer our sympathy and condolences at this time of parting.
Sharon Oberhofer Kent
February 3, 2008
My late father Frank Oberhofer loved Frankie. Frankie spread my dads ashes over the mountains in Jersey where they went deer hunting.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief. May all your memories bring you comfort.
Carrie-Anne Roth
February 2, 2008
Jenn, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time. I feel like I have known "pops" through you and your stories about him. I am sorry for your lost. God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Carrie-Anne and Zachary Roth
BILL ZAUN
February 2, 2008
DEAR KERRY AND FAMILY; OUR PROFOUND SYMPATHIES ARE EXTENDED TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER.I KNEW YOUR DAD AS A DEPUTY SHERIFF.HE WAS A PLEASURE TO TALK TO AND ALWAYS IMPRESSED ME AS A KIND AND CARING GENTLEMAN.MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF GREAT LOSS. SINCERELY, BILL AND TIL ZAUN
John Ashcraft
February 2, 2008
Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Brian Dotson
February 2, 2008
Bob...Our prayers gor out to you and your family..I did not know your dad but obviously he was a good man and a good father based on the fine qualities he instilled in you..Brian and Shanna Dotson
Katie Faubert
February 2, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Katie & Scott Faubert
Tom Gugliuzza
February 2, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Friedl family in the loss of Frank.
Drexler family
February 2, 2008
Our family is sorry for your loss.
Jenn & Travis Tripp
February 2, 2008
We'll miss your stories Pop, but most of all, we will miss you so much. We love you.
Jenn & Travis
Frank and Joan Mammana
February 2, 2008
Sincere sympathy to the entire Freidl family. We could always count on an enjoyable conversation whenever we ran into Frank. May you find comfort while remembering the happy times you shared together.
Ed Whitman
February 2, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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