Lawrence "LR" Friedel 85, passed away on January 25, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine "Gerry" Friedel and their eldest son, Michael Friedel. Survived by his children, Cheryl Friedel, wife of Michael, Patricia Schoonmaker & husband Roy, Doug Friedel, David Friedel & wife Linda, Gary Friedel & wife Andrea; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and numerous other loving relatives. The family will receive friends at 2:00 PM with a funeral service beginning at 3:00 PM, Thursday, Jan 30, 2014 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alziemer's Association, Houston & Southeast TX chapter, 2242 W. Holcomb Blvd, Houston TX 77030-2088 or to the American Heart Association, TX Affiliate, PO Box 15186, Austin, TX 78761-5186