1938
Hans
2015
Hans Lorenz Friedrichsen
February 26, 1938 — December 5, 2015
Hans Lorenz Friedrichsen, 77, of Coal Valley, died on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 115 W. 12th Avenue, Milan, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Moline.
Hans was born on February 26, 1938, in Engerheide, Germany, the son of Christian & Dorothea Petersen Friedrichsen. He married Nancy Louise Newberg on September 10, 1965 in Rock Island. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this September.
Hans immigrated to America and became a citizen on March 28, 1969. He worked for more than 30 years as a bricklayer, last working for Bob White Masonry. He was a member of BAC Local 6. Hans enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing cards. He was a Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed traveling. He also was a blood donor for many years. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Milan.
Survivors include his loving wife, Nancy
Daughters Greta Leemans
Sara Schachtner
Sons-in-Law Arthur Leemans, Jr.
Joseph Schachtner
Granddaughters Freyja Schachtner
Sonja Schachtner
Siblings Jonas Friedrichsen
Dorte Meyer
Wilma Ingwersen
Karl-Heinz Friedrichsen
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Hannes and Willy.
Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 115 W. 12th Avenue, Milan, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Moline.
Hans was born on February 26, 1938, in Engerheide, Germany, the son of Christian & Dorothea Petersen Friedrichsen. He married Nancy Louise Newberg on September 10, 1965 in Rock Island. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this September.
Hans immigrated to America and became a citizen on March 28, 1969. He worked for more than 30 years as a bricklayer, last working for Bob White Masonry. He was a member of BAC Local 6. Hans enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing cards. He was a Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed traveling. He also was a blood donor for many years. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Milan.
Survivors include his loving wife, Nancy
Daughters Greta Leemans
Sara Schachtner
Sons-in-Law Arthur Leemans, Jr.
Joseph Schachtner
Granddaughters Freyja Schachtner
Sonja Schachtner
Siblings Jonas Friedrichsen
Dorte Meyer
Wilma Ingwersen
Karl-Heinz Friedrichsen
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Hannes and Willy.
Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Tuesday, December 8th, 2015, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.
Service Details
Wednesday, December 9th, 2015, 1:00pm, St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Interment Details
Riverside Cemetery
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