Leroy "Pete" Friesen - Aurora News Register
LeRoy “Pete” Friesen, age 74, of York, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at the Hearthstone in York. He was formerly of the Henderson/Hampton area and had been a resident of the Hearthstone for the past four years. Pete was born October 7, 1940 to Herman and Susie (Hiebert) Friesen at their home west of Henderson. He graduated from Henderson High School in 1958. In 1960 he graduated from Milford Vocational Technical School with a degree in Auto Mechanics. He worked at Stuhr Motors and Midwest Irrigation in Henderson, Kroy Metals and Geis Motors in York, and Steve’s Body Shop in Hampton. In 1968 he married Rita Wilson in York. They lived on the family farm for 26 years, where he also farmed. Due to failing health, they moved to Hampton in 1994. In the summer of 2011, he entered the Hearthstone with Rita moving to York so she could visit him every day. Pete enjoyed anything having to do with cars, and had restored many old Ford F100 pickups from the chassis up, some of which are still being driven today. Pete had a wonderful sense of humor and was a loyal husband and a good friend to many. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a. m. , Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Arbor Drive Community Church in York. Metz Mortuary, York, is handling arrangements. Source: www.auroranewsregister.com
