Walter J Friedrich

Funeral Services for Walter J. Friedrich age 91 of Plainview will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, February 21 ^st at the Zion Lutheran Church in Plainview.  Visitation will be from 4-7 P.M. Monday at the Zion Lutheran Church.  Burial will be in the Danish Cemetery rural Plainview.

Walter Jacob Friedrich was born November 14 ^th , 1931 on the family farm outside of Plainview, Nebraska. He was the son of Jacob W. and Elsie M. (Weyhrich) Friedrich. He was baptized on December 13, 1931 at Zion Lutheran Church.

He attended country school at District 51 through the 6 ^th grade then Zion Lutheran School through the 8 ^th grade before taking over the family farm.  Walter received his diploma from the Nebraska State Board of Education in 2021.

Walter was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church on the 23 ^rd of March, 1945.

He was voluntarily inducted into the Army on January 15, 1953 and served his country in the Korean War. He received the rank of Corporal while serving along the DMZ.

After returning home, Walter resumed farming along with many other trades throughout the years. He worked the night shift for several years at the East End Service Station in Plainview. He also worked the oil fields and did masonry work throughout Nebraska and South Dakota, but his passion was working on the farm.

Walter was married to Marjorie Lee Barnes on December 19 ^th 1958. From this union they were blessed with three daughters.

He was a man of many hobbies. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, fishing, taking pictures, and spending time with family.

Walter passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loved ones, on February 17 ^th , 2023 at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jacob and Elsie (Weyhrich) Friedrich, siblings: Clifford, Dorothy Krohn, and Elmer. His wife Marjorie (Barnes) Friedrich, and daughter Shelly Johnston. He is survived by his two children: Susan and husband Michael Johnson of Oswego, NY, and Barbara Friedrich of Plainview, Ne. Six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other cherished friends and family.