Mary Friederick

s embrace July 1, 2014. She was born on June 27, 1934, near Potosi, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harry Abing and Lillian Hufnagel. She married Joseph Friederick on January 8, 1955 who survives her. Mary excelled as a gardener, book reader, cook, seamstress, and story teller. Some of her many enjoyments included watching sunrises, entertaining for large groups, hearing children

s laughter, and enjoying good humor. Mary enjoyed being a member of the Grant County Master Gardeners, St. Clement School, Parish and choir, Lancaster Garden Club, Red Hatters, and numerous card clubs. She served on the FmHA County Committee, 4-H Adult Leader Association and President of the Grant County Chapter of Wisconsin Women for Agriculture. From 1960 until 2001, Mary was instrumental in the family farming operations.

The pride of her life were her five children, 13 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, who also survived her. They include David (Lidia) of East Dundee, IL, Keith (Patty) of Lancaster, James (Sherry) of Huntington, WV, Bruce (Sharon) of Lancaster and Andrea (Stuart) Dodds of Chaska, MN. She will be missed dearly by her brothers and sisters, including Vincent (Marilyn) Abing of Platteville, Rosalyn Hartung of Madison, Harriet Snyder of McHenry, IL, Carl (Beth) Abing of Cassville, Karin (Steve) Peacock of Platteville, Al (Jan) Abing of Platteville, and Michael (Kim) Abing of Fennimore. The loves of Mary

s life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren: Roshae (Matt), Jana, Danielle (Jeremy), Jamie, Stacy, Tom (Amanda), Dana, Ellen, Claire, Alec, Sam, Jaren, Colden, Morgan, Hunter, Allison, Jenna, and Brady.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother David, her sister Patricia, nephews Craig Abing, Roger Friederick, Paul Snyder, and Dennis Friederick; nieces Sarah and Mary Ann Friederick; brothers-in-law Ralph, Don, and Earl Friederick; Paul Hartung and Richard

Pete

Snyder.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, July 7, 2014, at 10:30 am at ST. CLEMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH in Lancaster, WI, with Father John Sasse officiating. A private family burial was at the St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster, following the fellowship luncheon being served in the church basement. Visitation was from 3:00 - 7:00 pm on Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the ST. CLEMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH. Friends also called from 9:30 - 10:30 am Monday at the church in Lancaster. Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lancaster is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, a Mary Friederick Memorial Fund has been established.