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Paul Friskel Obituary
Paul was born July 19, 1931, at Frontenac, the son of John C. and Marie (Schultz) Friskel. He grew up in Frontenac, attending Sacred Heart grade school then high school at St. Joseph Military Academy at Hays. After high school, he attended Iola Junior College and Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg, now Pittsburg State University.
On Feb. 27, 1954, Paul married Patricia R. McCabe at Frontenac. Paul served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He graduated from Kansas City College of Mortuary Science in Kansas City, and worked for his father, John C. Friskel, at Frontenac. He later worked at the Draper Funeral Home in Newton.
On June 19, 1967, Paul and his wife, Patricia, bought the Porter-Kinser Mortuary in Iola, later naming it Friskel Memorial Chapel. In 1982, the Friskels and David Yokum merged the two Iola funeral homes and named them Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapels. In 1987, the Iola funeral homes bought the Gibson-Koch Chapel in Chanute. Paul and Patricia moved to Chanute to manage the Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel until the death of Patricia on Oct. 8, 2000. At that time, Paul moved back to Iola to make his home.
On Nov. 2, 2001, Paul married Betty (Lero) Stahl, and they have made their home in Iola since.
He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, both 3rd and 4th Degree, and Iola Lion's Club.
Survivors include wife: Betty Friskel of the home; one son: Mark Friskel of Gilbert, Arizona; three daughters: Mary Ann Regehr of Iola, Paula R. Kimberlin of Buffalo, and Elaine Howey of Wichita; 15 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; four step-sons: Marty Stahl of Pittsburg, Curt and Carl Stahl, both of Iola, and Ken Stahl of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two step-daughters: Mary Erbert and Cathy Stahl, both of Iola; 10 step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren; two brothers: Robert (Bob) Friskel of Kansas City and David Friskel of Frontenac; and one sister: Mary Winifred (Tip) Hutsey of Pittsburg.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Patricia; two daughters: Kathleen Hastings and Lisa Maxwell; five grandchildren: Cara, Eric and Reuben Hastings and Joel and Avery Maxwell; and three brothers, Dr. Arthur Friskel, M.D., Bro. Joseph M. Friskel OSB, and Joseph W. Friskel.
Parish rosary at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at St. John Catholic Church in Iola. Visitation at 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at St. John Parish Center following the Rosary.
Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at St. John Catholic Church in Iola. Burial at Highland Cemetery, Iola.
Memorial at St. Patrick School, Chanute.
Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel in Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sandy Gavin
January 2, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Paul lovingly took care of my dad when he passed away, and was a very good friend to my parents. May God comfort in this difficult time. Sandy (Lytle) Gavin Wichita, Kansas
December 31, 2014
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your dear loved one. May you find comfort at 2 Thesalonians 2:16,17
December 29, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort each of you at this difficult time.
Ms. Flo. Taylor
December 29, 2014
To The Friskel Family,
May the love of friends and family and cherish memories carry you through your grief. And all the beautiful memories gathered over the years are your to keep forever.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Harry Simpson
December 28, 2014
Rest Paul, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
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