Martha Frerich

1938 - 2026

Martha Frerich, age 87, of Foreston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family Jan. 25, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 30 at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Foreston. Interment followed at the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Arr. Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home - Milaca.
Martha was born Nov. 22, 1938, in Clara City, to John and Anna Zeller. She attended school through 12th grade and moved to Foreston after being united in marriage to Robert Frerich July 23, 1966. Martha was a stay-at-home mom and raised three children, all while helping with the things that needed to be done on a farm.
Martha was an accomplished seamstress, cook and baker. She was also an avid reader, loved playing cards with family and friends and listening to polka music.
She was a devoted parishioner to the St. Louis parish community. Some of the many things she was involved included the Christian Mothers, being a catechism teacher while her children were young and helping with the church bazaar.
Martha is survived by her son Alan (Nancy) Frerich; daughter, Cathy Brooks; son-in-law Bob Potzmann; grandchildren, Jessica Potzmann, Nick Potzmann, Emily (Tony Tonarelli) Brooks and Matthew Brooks; and brothers Gene Zeller and Jerry Zeller.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Frerich; daughter, Beverly Potzmann; parents, John and Anna Zeller; and sister, Dorothy Henkel.