George T. Friesen

George T. Friesen age 89 of Henderson died Sunday, September 21, 2003 at Henderson. He was born May 26, 1914 in Sherman County, NE., to Thomas H and Katherina (Klippenstein) Friesen. A long time Henderson area farmer he was a member of the Bethesda Mennonite Church, the Men’s Brotherhood and enjoyed playing dominoes and board games. On December 12, 1937 he was married to Elizabeth Epp at Henderson.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth of Henderson, two sons, Marlyn and his wife Maureen Friesen of Freeman, S.D. and Clayton and his wife Gilma Friesen of Henderson. One daughter, Myra and her husband John Heegle of Randolph, NE. Also surviving are his two brothers, John T. and his wife Marie Friesen of Henderson and Kenneth and his wife Esther Friesen of San Jose California. Three sisters, Marie Peters and Estaline Quiring both of Henderson and Doris Braun of Aurora. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four sisters.

Graveside Services are scheduled for 9:45 A.M., Thursday at the Bethesda Cemetery. A Memorial Service will follow at 10:30 A.M., Thursday at the Bethesda Mennonite Church in Henderson.