Mary A. Friedrich

Mary Ann Friedrich, 83, of Clintonville, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 24, 2021, at Cherry Meadows in Appleton after a long battle with diabetes and health-related complications. Mary was born on May 18, 1937, in Oshkosh, as the daughter of the late Clarence and Lillian (Benedict) Hunt. She grew up in the Oshkosh area and was united in marriage to Norman W. Friedrich Sr. of Clintonville on Nov. 10, 1956, in Winneconne. The couple moved to Clintonville in 1959, where they resided ever since. Mary worked at a local bakery and restaurant in town for a while and was a dietary aide at Greentree Health and Rehabilitation in Clintonville for over 10 years until her retirement. Her life revolved around her faith and her family. Mary was the quintessential homemaker — always making sure her family had home-cooked meals. She and Norman raised their six children and always looked forward to family time. Mary enjoyed gardening, feeding and watching her birds and baking, and she was very talented at drawing and painting. She was a member of Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville where she helped with Vacation Bible School and was a member of the Christus Lutheran Church Women. Mary will be remembered for her love of her family and had a big heart when it came to helping others. Survivors include her children, Steve (Sharen) Friedrich, Barb (Jim) Ebert, Jeff (Sherry) Friedrich, Sue (Dan) Friedrich and Heather (Andy) Friedrich; grandchildren, Greg, Danielle and Teressa Friedrich, Julie (Neil) and Josh (Teri) Ebert, Melissa Friedrich, Nicole (Josh) Biertzer, Gabbie, Gavin, A.J. and Serina Springborn, and Angie (Brad) Dillman; great-grandchildren, Addisyn, Carter, Harper, Aubree, Ryder, Aida, Ilse and Henrik; a sister, Shirley Roberts; brothers-in-law, Jim Borchardt and Dave Krueger; numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman Friedrich Sr.; a son, Norman Friedrich Jr.; a sister, Charlotte Krueger; a brother, Clarence “Jimmy” Hunt Jr.; a sister-in-law, Janet Borchardt; and brothers-in-law, Arlen Friedrich and Doug Roberts. Mary’s funeral service was held Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home and Crematory in Clintonville with the Rev. Brian Crocker officiating. Burial followed at the Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established by Mary’s family. www.eberhardtstevenson.com Mary’s family would like to extend its most sincere appreciation to the staff of ThedaCare Medical Center in Appleton and Cherry Meadows for their wonderful care and compassion.