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Richard “Rick” Friedrich

February 16, 1946 - April 30, 2026
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Friday 5/22, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church
1615 Wauwatosa Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Saturday 5/23, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Service
St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church
1615 Wauwatosa Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Saturday 5/23, 10:00 am

Richard “Rick” Friedrich passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the age of 80.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Leona Friedrich. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Debbie, his beloved children, Paul (Baret) Friedrich, Adam (Krista) Friedrich, Alex (Faith) Bertrand, and Katie (Kenny) Friedrich, and his grandchildren Florence and Finn. He is further survived by his sister Nancy Kesy, his brother-in-law Curt Kroening, his sister-in-law Nancy (Orville) Colby, his nieces, nephews, and a host of other friends and loved ones that will miss him dearly.

Rick was a proud veteran, with service in the Vietnam war. He held the title of Captain by the time he left the Army. After his military service, Rick became a teacher and spent 33 years teaching and working in administration at Walker Middle School in the Milwaukee Public School District.

Visitation on Friday, May 22, 2026 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Additional visitation from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, followed by a service with military honors at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1615 North Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

In lieu of flowers, family asks that memorial donations be made to the Fischer House, a home away from home for families of Veterans receiving care at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.

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Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee
9000 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
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Friday 5/22, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church
1615 Wauwatosa Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
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Saturday 5/23, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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1615 Wauwatosa Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
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Richard “Rick” Friedrich passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Leona Friedrich. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Debbie, his beloved children, Paul (Baret) Friedrich, Adam (Krista) Friedrich, Alex (Faith) Bertrand, and Katie (Kenny) Friedrich,Continue Reading

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Anonymous left a message on May 23, 2026:
You were a great friend to our dad. Rest easy, Rick-O
Cheryl, Rich, Madalyn Bohnsack left a message on May 22, 2026:
Rick was truly a lovely man. A tree was planted by us in his memory.
Anonymous left a message on May 22, 2026:
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Richard Friedrich . Plant a Tree
Cheryl, Rich and Madalyn Bohnsack left a message on May 22, 2026:
We are so sorry for your loss. Rick was truly a lovely man. I miss the times at Mt. Mary and the dogs, Cranky Al's Pizza and just visiting with each other. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg Junek left a message on May 13, 2026:
My sincere sympathy, and condolences.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province left a message on May 12, 2026:
Our deepest condolence to the Friedrich family. May Rick rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pat Monroe left a message on May 7, 2026:
Dear Deb, I heard from Joe & Ginny that Rick had passed. I have many fond memories of Rick driving me home from UW-M! I am so happy that many of us reunited later in life and enjoyed the get together a that Joe organized. You and Rick have shown such strength over the years; I pray it carries you through this difficult time.🙏
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