Donald Friedrich

Donald Carl Friedrich was born August 8, 1925 in Springfield, MN to Art and Myrtle (Jorgenson) Friedrich. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1943 and enlisted in the U.S. Army on October 8, 1943. Don served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and was honorably discharged January 20, 1946. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth 'Betty' Schmidt on August 16, 1948 at Zion Lutheran Church in Springfield. Don worked for his grandfather building churches until going to work for Potter Motors where he sold Chevrolets and Buicks for 25 years. Don won several state awards and was named Salesman of the Year by GMC. In his semi-retirement, he worked with his son Ron painting for 10 years. Don also served as Springfield's City Assessor for over 20 years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and John Watson American Legion Post #257. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, and following the Atlanta Braves. He especially enjoyed attending his children's and grandchildren's events. Don Friedrich put the bats away Monday, October 28, 2013. He is survived by daughter LeeAnn and husband Cleve Simonson of Springfield; son Ron and wife Ellen Friedrich of New Ulm; grandchildren- Christian (Jackie) Simonson and their children Dakodah and Chay of Mankato, Nicole (Todd) Harrington of Shoreview, and Sean (Laura) Simonson and their children Maren and Madison of Northfield. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife Betty in 2003. Visitation 9:00 am - 11:00 am Friday, November 1, 2013 Chapel of the Good Shepherd, St. John Lutheran Home 201 S. County Road 5 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 11:00 am Friday, November 1, 2013 Chapel of the Good Shepherd, St. John Lutheran Home 201 S. County Road 5 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information Zion Lutheran Cemetery - Springfield Address not given Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087