Kenneth Myron Friederich, 87 of Savanna, Illinois passed away September 27, 2018 surrounded by his loving wife of 62 years Rose and their 4 children.
Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a Scripture Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Law – Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Funeral Mass will be at 10am on Tuesday October 2nd at St. John the Baptist Church in Savanna.
Kenneth (sometimes referred to as Barney) was born on March 6, 1931 in Chadwick, Illinois to Myron and Margaret (Hartman) Friederich.
Upon returning from serving his country in the US Army during the Korean War, he married Rose Ramirez on October 13, 1956. One of Ken’s fondest memories was the many years spent working as a livestock buyer, where he was able to interact with his friends in the farming community. Ken truly enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. In his spare time, he loved cutting wood, fishing, gardening, and hunting mushrooms.
He is survived by his wife Rose, son Mark (Lisa) Friederich of Wildwood MO, daughter Dawn (Don) Schoening of St. Charles Ill, son Scott of Lake Carroll Ill, and daughter Lisa (Kevin) Hintz of Dubuque Ia. Grandchildren Amanda (Tyler) Luellen, Danica Friederich, David (Molly) Friederich, Danielle Schoening, Brad (Sarah) Schoening, Laura Hintz, Kenneth Hintz, and great grandchildren: Vivian, Max, Jack, and Michael.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents Myron and Margaret Friederich, sister Jeanette Daehler, sister Shirley Isenhart, brother Larry Friederich, and grandson Jacob Friederich.
Interment will follow the service at the Catholic Cemetery in Savanna.