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William L. "Bill" Friesen
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He was born July 9, 1916, to Bernhard A. Friesen and Katie (Abrahams) Friesen on a farm near Henderson, Neb.
A resident of North Newton most of his life, Bill taught at Bethel College, managed the college farm, served as the business manager and treasurer of the General Conference Mennonite Church, and as president to Showalter Foundation.
On Nov. 30, 1944, he married Margaret Reimer in Beatrice, Neb. She survives.
Other survivors include: two sons, Randall and Warren; daughter, Michelle Friesen-Carper; brother, Elmer; sisters, Martha Friesen and Nina Heiser; six grandchildren; and four great-grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Alma; and sister, Goldie Peters.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bethel College Mennonite Church. Friends may visit with family at Kidron Bethel Village from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday.
Memorials may be made to Bethel College Mennonite Church, Bethel College and Mennonite Central Committee.
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Patty
April 2, 2014
You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for you and your family during this challenging time and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again. (John 17:3)
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March 28, 2014
We remember Bill with great respect and with warm affection. He was my instructor at Bethel College when I thought I would have a career in agriculture. Later when he became Business Manager for the General Conference Mennonite Church, he was a great mentor for me as a young, naive staff member with the Board of Christian Service. I was offered respect and friendship there. We recall Bill and Margaret warmly inviting us to their home, enjoying our young children and sharing meals with us. Bill was a good person, and we will remember him fondly. We are thankful he was a part of our young family and an appreciated friend and mentor. Fred & Virleen Unruh, 45 Stafford Road North, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada T1H 6C9 [email protected]
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