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Dec
17
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Clark Chapel - Starks Family Funeral Homes
405 Center St., Dowagiac, MI 49047
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18
Service
11:00 a.m.
Keeler Church of God - Dowagiac
61783 County Road 687, Dowagiac, MI 49047
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Walter Friske Obituary
He was born on October 13, 1936, in Dowagiac, the son of the late Walter Sr and Wilma (Deuel) Friske. Walt was an active member of Keeler Church of God and he had great respect and admiration for both Pastor Boyd and Alice Saylor.
Surviving are seven children, Jeff Friske, Patty Friske, Mike Friske, Tommy Friske, Carol Friske, Laura Friske and Christine Friske; numerous grandchildren; and brother, David Friske.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and sister, Velma Morford.
Friends may visit with Walt's family from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, December 17, at Clark Chapel – Starks Family Funeral Homes, 405 Center Street.
A service to celebrate Walt's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 18, at Keeler Church of God, 61783 Co Rd 687, Dowagiac. Pastor Boyd Saylor will officiate.
Private family inurnment will be in South Wayne Cemetery, Dowagiac.
To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit Walt's personalized webpage at www.clarkch.com.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
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Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Clark Chapel - Starks Family Funeral Homes
405 Center St., Dowagiac, MI 49047
Send FlowersDec
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Service
11:00 a.m.
Keeler Church of God - Dowagiac
61783 County Road 687, Dowagiac, MI 49047
Send FlowersServices provided by
Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Clark Chapel - DowagiacOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.