Gerald Bernard Friese, 63, of Longmont, died April 8, 2013 at his home. He was born August 2, 1949 in Petersburg, Nebraska to Eldore Friese and Marcella Marie Wirges. He was a 1968 graduate of Longmont High School.
On March 10, 1969 he enlisted in the United States Air Force, being honorably discharged on March 9, 1975.
Gerald had worked as a roofing contractor and had also worked for Adams 12 School District.
Survivors include his sisters Mary Ann Goldsmith, Betty Friese and Gladys (Leroy) Guerrieri, all of Lafayette. He is further survived by his nieces Kay (Colin) Livingston of Thornton and Paula (Rob) Bradenburg of Missouri and great nieces and great nephew Luca and Amelia Livingston and Robert and Lee Bradenburg.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12. at the Howe Mortuary Chapel with the Family greeting guests beginning at 2:00 p.m. Ryan Rasmussen of Rocky Mountain Christian Church will officiate.