Robert J Friess

Robert John “Bob” Friess went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2010. He was born September 25, 1943 in Oklahoma City at St. Anthony’s and is survived by the love of his life, Faye; son and daughter-in-law David and Ann; daughter and son-in-law Debbie and David Biechler; grandchildren Avery, Brady, Meghin, and Cara; great-granddaughter Savannah and two foster grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Dan and Nancy; niece Kristy and nephew Mike; great-niece Kayla and great-nephew Ricky as well as many extended family members and friends. He was a loyal and loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and co-worker. He served as the Corporate Controller for City Trailer in Oklahoma City, and faithfully attended and supported his friends in the Friday noon men’s meeting at the Western Club. Bob was an active alumna of Bishop McGinnis High School – Go Irish! He also attended St. Gregory’s College on a basketball scholarship and received his degrees in math and accounting and Masters of Business Administration at the University of Central Oklahoma. He also attended the University of Oklahoma and was a life-long avid fan. Boomer Sooner!

The family would like to thank God first and foremost, the Oklahoma Heart Hospital, and Edmond’s First Presbyterian congregation for their devotion, specifically the men’s prayer group that he loved. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Floyd B. Parks Association, c/o Bill Birdsong, 17139 Owl Tree Road, Riverside, CA 92504 in memory of Bob Friess. Bob was a passionate member of the retired navy club that is currently working to memorialize the ship that he served on during the Vietnam War. When funding is complete, a plaque for the Floyd B. Parks, now decommissioned, will be placed at Arlington National Cemetery.

Funeral services will be held at Baggerley Funeral Home in Edmond on Thursday December 2nd at 3:00 p.m.