Melvin Gay Friesen

Melvin Friesen, age 89, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Windom. Melvin Gay Friesen was born March 26, 1929 in Mt. Lake, MN, the son of Aaron and Esther (Goosen) Friesen. Melvin grew up in Mt. Lake where he graduated from high school in 1947. He married Lois Gohr on December 31, 1951. He served in the Army from April 9, 1951 until March 23, 1953. Following the service, Melvin returned to Mt. Lake and worked in the family business, Friesen Trucking as a truck driver for 14 years and then for Land O Lakes as a truck driver for many years. Melvin is survived by his children; Gail Belben of Butterfield, Marcia Pietsch of Mt. Lake and Daniel (Lorraine) Friesen of Seattle, WA, 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law; Ginny Friesen, Leola Gohr and Jeanette Hale all of Mt. Lake and Lois Friesen of Mt. Lake. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Elmer, grandson Peter Belben and granddaughter-in-law Diem Belben. Visitation 1 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Friday, September 21, 2018 Sturm Funeral Home, Mountain Lake Chapel 420 - 10th St. N. Mtn. Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159 Service Information 1:00 pm Friday, September 21, 2018 Sturm Funeral Home, Mountain Lake Chapel 420 - 10th St. N. Mtn. Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159 Interment Information Mountain Lake City Cemetery 10th St. N at Midway Rd Mountain Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159 Fellowship Fellowship will follow at Mt. Lake Community Center.