James H. Friederichs

1925 - 2010

A gathering of family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud celebrating the life of James H. Friederichs, age 85 of Palm Coast, Florida formerly of St. Cloud. There will be a closing prayer service at 4:00 p.m. Jim passed away on December 20, 2010 at the Flagler County Hospital in Palm Coast. Reverend Alfred Stangl will officiate. Interment will take place at a later date with military honors at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.

Jim was born on October 23, 1925 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to John and Margaret (Seifen) Friederichs. Jim grew up in Waite Park. Jim was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II, serving in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater. He married Arlene Zins on June 8, 1948 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Jim was employed by Litchy Motors in St. Cloud. He started his career at Big Bear in St. Cloud retiring in 1985 as President of the company. After retirement Jim and Arlene wintered in Florida, and eventually decided Palm Coast would be their permanent home.

Jim was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and WW II historian. He'll be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife, Arlene; children, Jackie (Jim) Voigt of St. Cloud, Judy (Dick) Dinndorf of Hugo, Jill (Roger) Bonn of Sartell, Jamie (Christine) Friederichs of St. Cloud and Janet (Kevin) Arkelin of Andover; 13 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and brother, Bill of Owatonna.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials are preferred.