Gary Friesner

Gary Friesner
Des Moines

Gary Friesner, 74, passed away at his home on December 19, 2019.

Gary was born August 12, 1945 in Carroll, Iowa to Eldon and Gladys Friesner. He had lived in Des Moines for six years. He previously lived in Estherville, Iowa, several cities in Nebraska and Garden City, Kansas. Gary served in the National Guard. He worked in sales for many years. He loved dancing, roller dancing, watching football and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.

Gary is survived by his sons, Jeff (Chrislin) Friesner, Mike (Mindy) Friesner and Ryan (Beth) Friesner; sisters, Pam (Howard) Meyer and Debbie (Jim) Peton; seven grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and a host of extended family as well as his “family” at Ft. Des Moines Senior Living.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Larry Friesner; and an infant daughter.

The family will greet friends Monday, December 23, 2019 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 3857 East 42nd Street. Gary will be laid to rest in Hampton, Iowa at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Unity Point Hospice in loving memory of Gary.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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