Leo H. Friederick

Leo H. Friederick, age 71, of Cassville, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison. He was born on November 3, 1943, near La Motte, IA, the son of LeRoy and Mary (Bies) Friederick. On April 16, 1966, Leo married Janet Kieler, of Kieler, WI.

Leo was an exceptional mechanic and a progressive businessman. Leo and Janet ran businesses in Dickeyville and Potosi for thirty-five years. His timing and intuition in business were always amazing. Leo served four years in the United Sates Air Force during Vietnam and earned an opportunity to represent the Air Force at the National Marksmanship Competition in Ohio. Leo was a terrific competitor. When challenged, he was difficult to defeat in cards, truck pulls, pool, checkers, shooting, and embellishing the truth. Leo enjoyed fishing, nature, hunting, traveling to Florida, and the Mississippi River. He was an excellent provider for his family. Leo was always proud of his children and his face lit up when his grandchildren visited. He was generous, had terrific wit and humor, and enjoyed having a beer with friends. His warm smile and large, strong hand shake will be missed. Leo was the President of the Lion

s Club in Dickeyville and was a member of the Cassville VFW Post No. 7080.

Survivors include his caring wife of forty-nine years, Janet Friederick; three children: Jill (Tim) Burger, New Hampshire; Lee (Amy) Friederick, Winneconne; and Sarah Friederick who passed away in 1981; four grandchildren: Jacob, Emily, Quincy, and Evelyn; his siblings: Joseph Friederick, Lancaster; Esther (Cletus) Kruser, Hazel Green; Kenny (June) Friederick, La Motte, IA; Carl (Carol) Friederick, Hazel Green; sisters-in-law, Florence Friederick, Fennimore; Pat Friederick, Potosi; Carol Friederick, Potosi; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by his siblings, Ralph, Earl, Donny and Shirley Friederick; a sister-in-law, Mary Friederick; nephews: Roger and Dennis Friederick; and a niece, Mary Ann Friederick.

Funeral services and military honors were held on Monday, January 5, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Family and friends called on Sunday, January 4, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville where a 2:45 p.m. scripture service was held. Friends also called on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, memorial may be given to brain cancer research efforts. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cassville is serving the family.