Adalbert R. Fruehauf

Adalbert R. Fruehauf obituary, Haven, KS

Adalbert R. Fruehauf

Adalbert Fruehauf Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ott Funeral Home - Haven on Jun. 2, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Adalbert Rudolph "Al" Fruehauf, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on his 91st birthday on June 1, 2025 at the Hospice House of Hutchinson. He was born on June 1, 1934, to Erich and Hedwig (Hupe) Fruehauf of Hudson, KS.
Al served in the United States Army.
He worked for Rainbow Bakery in Hutchinson, retiring in 1993. Al later worked as a groundskeeper at the Highland Golf Course until 2014.
Al was united in marriage to Kathleen Marie "Kay" Chrystie on September 22, 1984 at the Nickerson First Christian Church. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his daughter, Jody Gray of Timnath, CO; two grandchildren, Amanda (Zach) Chicoine of Timnath, CO, and Alexandra (Doug) Foley of Firestone, CO; four great-grandchildren, Olivia and Maya Chicoine, and Jett and Ava Foley; three sisters, Anniliese Ward of Great Bend, Hildagard Shewbart of Great Bend, and Elenora Putnam of Searcy, AR; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers-in-law, Sam Ward, Richard Shewbart, and Richard Putnam; and twin granddaughters, Anna and Sarah Gray.
Family will greet friends at 10 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025 at Ott Funeral Home, with funeral services to follow at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Arlington Cemetery, Reno County, KS. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 5, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Reno County in care of Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Haven, KS 67543.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Adalbert's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Adalbert Fruehauf's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Adalbert Fruehauf's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?