ROYAL – Herbert Henry Frerichs, 81, of Royal passed from this earthly life to his eternal life at 3:51 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 11, 2015) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, with his family by his side.
Herbert was born Feb. 8, 1934, in his parents' home near Royal. He was the son of John H. Frerichs and Anna (Ackerman) Frerichs. He attended a one-room schoolhouse near Royal then on to Ogden High School, where he played basketball and baseball.
On Jan. 10, 1954, he married Lois Arlene Hunter of Royal. She survives. Also surviving are their children, Susan Frerichs of St. Joseph, Lori Krutsinger of Thomasboro, Tim Frerichs (Teri) of St. Joseph and Judy Roach of Royal. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Other survivors include his three sisters, Ilene Ackerman, Marilyn Frerichs and Beverly (Lester) Wolken; one brother, Lewis (Diane) Frerichs; two sisters-in-law, Florence Frerichs and Kay Fiscus; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Mervin Frerichs; stepmother, Louise Frerichs; father- and mother-in-law, Robert and Dorothy Hunter; and brothers-in-law, Bill Ackerman and John Fiscus.
Herb was a lifelong farmer. He farmed and lived on a farm for 51 years, then moved to Royal, where they have lived for 10 years. He drove a school bus for 15 years for St. Joseph-Ogden High School and Prairieview Grade School.
He played EI Baseball for 10 years. He also was an auctioneer and an avid hunter and fell in love with draft horses, Belgian, Clydesdale and Percheron. He helped bring several colts into this world. They were the most loving and playful horses and he enjoyed them tremendously.
He was also an avid Cardinal fan. Grandpa Herb loved going and supporting all his grandkids' and great-grandkids' activities.
He was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church of Royal, where he was baptized and confirmed. He was chairman of the council for a couple terms.
The visitation for Herb will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the St. John Lutheran Church in Royal, followed by the funeral service at 3:30. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery just east of Royal.
Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials can be made to St. John Lutheran Church of Royal, American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
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