Andy Friesen
November 20, 1935 - April 17, 2021
Obituary
Wichita - FRIESEN, Andy W., age 85,
formerly of Hillsboro, passed away on April 17, 2021. He was a
graduate of Hillsboro High School and attended Tabor College for one
year where he played basketball. He married his High School
sweetheart, Bonnie Friesen, on March 1, 1957. Andy worked as a
blacksmith, a jeweler, and then owned Friesen’s Furniture. He was a
beloved husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, and friend who lit
up any room he walked into! Andy’s talents were many. He was a
great fisherman, hunter, golfer, bowler, wood-worker, and could fix
just about anything. He enjoyed being a big part of his
grandchildren’s lives and especially loved attending their events.
Andy was always very proud of his family and was deeply committed to
them. He was brave, strong, hardworking, fearless, and had a great
sense of humor. Throughout his entire life, he held an unwavering
faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him. Andy
passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021. He is preceded in death by
his parents Jesse and Lydia Friesen and four siblings. Survivors
include: his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Christy Jewell; daughter,
Shelley Funk and her husband Wendell; 2 grandchildren, Jordan Funk
(Melissa) and Taylor Gould (Garrett); 5 great-grandchildren, Cora,
Finley, Lily, Luke, and Griffin; and numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends. Andy’s celebration of life will be at First
Mennonite Brethren Church (8000 W. 21st St., Wichita, KS 67205) on
Thursday, April 22st at 3pm. The family would like to express our
thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Dr. Jeff Reiswig,
Schowalter Villa, and Harry Hynes Hospice. The following memorials
have been established in Andy’s memory: First Mennonite Brethren
Church (8000 W. 21st St., Wichita, KS 67205) to help students go to
Church Camp to enjoy nature and grow their relationship with Christ.
And, Schowalter Villa (200 W. Cedar St. Hesston, KS 67062) to help
stock their pond for residents to fish and supply wood-working
supplies for their shop. Online condolences at
www.jostfuneralhome.com
