Losing a parent is very, very difficult. There is so much history and so much love. God Bless you all!
James H. Friederichs
October 23, 1925 – December 20, 2010
A gathering of family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud celebrating the life of James H. Friederichs, age 85 of Palm Coast, Florida formerly of St. Cloud. There will be a closing prayer service at 4:00 p.m. Jim passed away on December 20, 2010 at the Flagler County Hospital in Palm Coast. Reverend Alfred Stangl will officiate. Interment will take place at a later date with military honors at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.
Jim was born on October 23, 1925 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to John and Margaret (Seifen) Friederichs. Jim grew up in Waite Park. Jim was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II, serving in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater. He married Arlene Zins on June 8, 1948 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Jim was employed by Litchy Motors in St. Cloud. He started his career at Big Bear in St. Cloud retiring in 1985 as President of the company. After retirement Jim and Arlene wintered in Florida, and eventually decided Palm Coast would be their permanent home.
Jim was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and WW II historian. He’ll be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene; children, Jackie (Jim) Voigt of St. Cloud, Judy (Dick) Dinndorf of Hugo, Jill (Roger) Bonn of Sartell, Jamie (Christine) Friederichs of St. Cloud and Janet (Kevin) Arkelin of Andover; 13 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and brother, Bill of Owatonna.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Mr. James Friederichs was a very kind man. He would always come in the store at Big Bear to look around to see how things were going. He always would listen to us as workers and give a smile.. This was a great place to work as a young person. To the family I hope you will remember all the great times you had with your father and will continue to share them with your own children even though they have grown .We are able to pass on wonderful things that have happened along the way. Sorry for your loss and I know you will deeply miss him.
Thinking of all of you and remembering the good times we shared with Jim. He was the first to welcome us to the neighborhood and was a good friend and neighbor.
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you for our dear friend Jim. He will be missed.
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Daniel Funeral Home, St. CloudSchedule Details
A gathering of family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud celebrating the life of James H. Friederichs, age 85 of Palm Coast, Florida formerly of St. Cloud. There will be a closing prayer service at 4:00 p.m. Jim passed away on December 20, 2010 at the Flagler County Hospital in Palm Coast. Reverend Alfred Stangl will officiate. Interment will take place at a later date with military honors at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.