OBITUARY
Ronald W. Friedel
May 26, 1964 – January 8, 2021
OBITUARY – RONALD WADE FRIEDEL
Ronald Friedel, 56, passed away January 8, 2021 in a Houston hospital. Born May 26, 1964 to Stanley and Georgie Lee Friedel in Victoria, Texas. Attended Our Lady of Victory School through 8th grade. Graduated from Victoria High School in May 1982. Entered Immaculate Heart of Mary seminary in Santa Fe, New Mexico in fall of 1982 taking classes at The College of Santa Fe. Graduated from College of Santa Fe in Dec. 1986 with a degree in Religion Studies. He took some time to look into Religious order priesthood. Spent one semester with the Franciscans in Quincy, Illinois. Decided that was not for him. He was asked to teach the spring semester (theology) at St. Joseph High School in Victoria. He realized he loved teaching so he got his Master’s Degree in theology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. He taught theology at St. Joseph High School for over 20 years. Then he became the Director of the Spiritual Renewal Center. After leaving the Spiritual Renewal Center he taught 1-1/2 years in Mission, Texas at Juan Diego Academy. There was an opening for a theology teacher at St. Joseph High School in Victoria so he returned to Victoria. After two years back at St. Joseph High School his health was failing so that ended his teaching career. He taught Pastoral Institute night classes for adults throughout the Diocese of Victoria for several years. Served in Prison Ministry for several years at the Stevenson Unit in Cuero, was a Lector at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral. Survivors: Mother, Georgie Lee Friedel, sisters Pam Pfeil(William), Jennifer Talley(Darrell) , Nephews, Clayton Pfeil(Ashley) , Shane Pfeil(Leah), Neice , Aubrie Shugart(Cody), Great nephews and niece, Jaiden Pfeil, Gavin Pfeil, Adelynn Pfeil, Bob Wayne Shugart, William Shugart, Miles Shugart, Step niece Stacey Grass and her children Ashlyn, Wyatt & Daxton. Preceded in death by grandparents, Otto & Emma Friedel, George & Tonie Klimitchek, father, Stanley Friedel, great-nephew Colt Shugart. Services: Our Lady of Victory Cathedral – January 16th at 10:00 a.m. Service will be live streamed. Burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Hwy 87, Victoria, Texas. Pallbearers: William Pfeil, Darrell Talley, Cody Shugart, Clayton Pfeil, Shane Pfeil, Glen Chilek To St. Joseph High School faculty, staff, students and parents, Ron always felt your love and he loved you too. Honorary pallbearers: Aubrie Shugart, Sr. Emily Eilers, Nancy Peters, Mike Shimek, David Pozzi, Chuck & Sandra Bitner. We know these are difficult times with COVID-19, and we do not expect anyone to risk their health attending the services. We ask for your prayers that eternal rest be granted unto him. Masks and social distancing will be required for those that do attend.
Memorials: St. Joseph High School, Our Lady of Victory Cathedral or Juan Diego Academy (Mission, Texas) Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
FAMILY
- Stanley Friedel, Father (deceased)
- Georgie Lee Friedel, Mother
- Pam Pfeil (William), Sister
- Jennifer Talley (Darrell, Sister
- Clayton Pfeil (Ashley), Nephew
- Shane Pfeil (Leah), Nephew
- Aubrie Shugart (Cody), Niece
- Jaiden Pfeil, Great nephew
- Gavin Pfeil, Great nephew
- Adelynn Pfeil, Great niece
- Bob Wayne Shugart, Great nephew
- William Shugart, Great nephew
- Miles Shugart, Great nephew
- Stacey Grass and her children Ashlyn, Wyatt & Daxton, Step-niece and her children
- Otto and Emma Friedel, Grandparents (deceased)
- George & Tonie Kimitchek, Grandparents (deceased)
- Colt Shugart, Great nephew
PALLBEARERS
- William Pfeil
- Darrell Talley
- Cody Shugart
- Clayton Pfeil
- Shane Pfeil
- Glen Chilek
- Aubrie Shugart, Honorary Pallbearer
- Sr. Emily Eilers, Honorary Pallbearer
- Nancy Peters, Honorary Pallbearer
- Mike Shimek, Honorary Pallbearer
- David Pozzi, Honorary Pallbearer
- Chuck and Sandra Bitner, Honorary Pallbearer
DONATIONS
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St. Joseph High School
110 E. Red River, Victoria, TX 77901
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Our Lady of Victory Cathedral
1309 E. Mesquite, Victoria, TX 77901
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Juan Diego Academy
5208 S. FM 494, Mission, TX 78572
Services
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
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Mass of Christian Burial (Masks will be required)
Saturday, January 16, 2021
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Come and Go Visitaiton
Friday, January 15, 2021
OTHER SERVICES:
We know these are difficult times with COVID-19, and we do not expect anyone to risk their health attending the services. We ask for your prayers that eternal rest be granted unto him. Masks and social distancing will be required for those that do attend.
Memories
Ronald W. Friedel
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ADD A MEMORYIrene Bernal Sargent
January 16, 2021
I loved Ronnie. We were high school friends and classroom neighbors. He always sat behind me in our classes and his faith always shined. He made me believe that I could do great things even though my environment would be considered poverty. I would visit him when I visited while I was in the military. I always knew he had a heart for God and he loved his family. Our last meal we talked about his teaching and the milestones I had reached. I was so sad to hear that he was moving so soon to God. He will never be forgotten and I pray that God comforts you all.
Richard and Gail Scheibelhut
January 16, 2021
Our whole family is so sad to hear of the death of Ronnie. Especially Randy because they were such close friends in high school. He was always inquiring about him. He was such a good teacher in the RCIA group. We all will miss him. God bless his family who will miss him even more.
A. Jeannine Atzenhoffer
January 14, 2021
To all the Friedel family...
Was truly saddened & shocked to hear of Ronnie's passing. What a wonderful legacy he leaves, having touched so many lives w/what he loved & studied (Theology) for so long! I hope it brings comfort knowing he had to have felt tremendous peace w/his passing, knowing Our Savior & Lord welcomed him w/open arms. I hope the many happy memories spent together help you through this difficult time. And though it has been many yrs, please know my thoughts & prayers are w/ea of you. Sending you all a much-needed hug.
Sister Clementine Henke
January 14, 2021
Ron and I go way back to when he was in 1st grade at OLV. I remember him as a quiet and gentle soul. I think he was probably contemplating what he was going to do in life. He did accomplish a lot and I was always so very proud of him when I got updates on his achievements. He was truly an example of the Single Life Vocation. His faith and trust in God carried him through. What an example he was to everyone who knew him!
My sincere sympathy to his Mom and the rest of the family. I know you will miss him but are at peace in knowing he is free from his suffering. May he rest in peace in the loving embrace of the Trinity.
Sister Clementine Henke
Dee Stuart
January 14, 2021
Sending our deepest sympathy to the Friedel family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger and Dee Stuart
Bill White
January 14, 2021
I met Ron back in the mid 1990s at OLV Church. We were both lectors. We weren't really friends, but acquaintances. We ran into each other every once in a while somewhere in town and caught up a little. I last spoke with him maybe 3 years ago or so outside the office building where I was working. I feel sure I last saw him lectoring at the 6:00 pm Sunday night Mass at Our Lady of Victory Church within the last 6 months or so. Would someone please tell me what happened to Ron? I did not know him well enough to know about any health problems he was having. God bless Ron and his family! He was a good man.
Bill White, Victoria, TX
Jaclyn Charles
January 14, 2021
Mr. Friedel was my Theology teacher my freshman year at St. Joseph High School.
He was inspiring, kind, and funny. He always had a way of making you feel at home in his class.
My condolences to his family, for I know he will be greatly missed.
Carlos Soto
January 13, 2021
I attended Juan Diego Academy when Mr. Ronald started teaching theology, and I wholeheartedly believe he was one of the small highlights of attending JDA in my two years. He was bright, lighthearted, and a great mentor. My best memories at JDA included Ronald Friedel, and I will carry his memory and teachings into the future.
Deacon Joe & MaryLou Duplan
January 13, 2021
Our condolences to the Friedel family. We met Ron when he was leaving the Spiritual Renewal Center. He was very friendly and helpful in the transition of directors.
May God rest his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. May perpetual light shine upon them. Amen.
Monica Coronado
January 13, 2021
I had the honor of having Mr.Friedel as my theology teacher during his time teaching at Juan Diego Academy. He had such a passion for teaching and he would always be there for his students whenever they needed his support or advice. Thank you Mr.Friedel for all that you have taught me and for all that you did for your students. I look forward to embodying your passion for teaching in my own classroom as an elementary teacher in the Fall. My condolences to Mr. Friedel’s family members during this difficult time. The following picture of Mr. Friedel and I was one of pure chance; I was the photographer for the school’s yearbook committee and I was going around taking pictures of the students in their classrooms. He was the only teacher I took a picture with that day and looking back, I’m appreciative for this special memory I captured so I will always remember what a great teacher Mr. Friedel was.
Janine (Dickinson) Smith
January 12, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family. My favorite memory of Ronnie was being woken up early in the mornings and him singing away in his bed when I spent the nights there! May he rest in peace and may God wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this difficult time.
Matt Young
January 12, 2021
So heartbroken to hear of Ron’s passing. He was such a gentle and caring person and will be missed by all of us who knew him. My prayers and best wishes to his family, especially Mrs. Friedel who has always been one of the kindest people that I have had the pleasure of meeting.
Ricardo Rodriguez
January 12, 2021
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mr Friedel was truly an amazing teacher and an even person, i am so grateful for the time i got to spend with him, i will never forget how joyful he was everytime we walked into his class room. May he rest in peace.
Bonnie Wilkinson
January 11, 2021
Our world has lost a true man of God, and what a loss it is for the many women and men whose lives were touched by Ronnie. We send our deepest condolences to his family, whom he so loved. One of our treasured memories was traveling with Ron and David to Santa Fe and touring his beloved Catholic shrines as we reveled in God’s majestic desert mountains—what an adventure we had!
Vaya con Dios, dear friend ~ Bonnie & Bill Wilkinson
Marissa Crowley
January 11, 2021
I had Mr. Friedel my freshman year for Theology. He would pass out our scantrons before a quiz, and would say it real funny. Something like “scwamtrwoms”. I feel like he’d say it like that to calm our nerves so it would be a little easier for us to take the test. If he said it like that on purpose or not it never failed to make us laugh. He would always pause to let us do so. It honestly really did help relax us. I used to bring cards to play solitaire in the back of his class, and he would catch me every time. I feel bad for it, but he never got mad at me for doing it. He was a good man, and an excellent teacher.
Laura Hartman
January 10, 2021
I have very fond memories of Mr. Friedel from St. Joe and especially of the trip he took us on with Mr. Pozzi to a monastery near Sante Fe. What a fun trip! We shared many laughs and many adventures as a last hurrah of our high school days. He was a wonderful teacher but more importantly, he lived his faith and set such a positive example for all of his students. He will be missed, but certainly not forgotten.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he Rest In Peace. We will keep him and his family in our prayers.
Jeff Dickinson
January 9, 2021
To Georgia Lee, Pam, Jennifer and family,
I’m so sorry about Ronnie passing on. He was a great guy. I have so many great memories of our families getting together growing up.
Ronnie was well liked and respected by so many people, especially former students at St. Joseph.
It is comforting to know that he is reunited with Stanley in a much better place.
Jeff (J. D. ) Dickinson
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Biography
OBITUARY – RONALD WADE FRIEDEL
Ronald Friedel, 56, passed away January 8, 2021 in a Houston hospital. Born May 26, 1964 to Stanley and Georgie Lee Friedel in Victoria, Texas. Attended Our Lady of Victory School through 8th grade. Graduated from Victoria High School in May 1982. Entered Immaculate Heart of Mary seminary in Santa Fe, New Mexico in fall of 1982 taking classes at The College of Santa Fe. Graduated from College of Santa Fe in Dec. 1986 with a degree in Religion Studies. He took some time to look into Religious order priesthood. Spent one semester with the Franciscans in Quincy, Illinois. Decided that was not for him. He was asked to teach the spring semester (theology) at St. Joseph High School in Victoria. He realized he loved teaching so he got his Master’s Degree in theology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. He taught theology at St. Joseph High School for over 20 years. Then he became the Director of the Spiritual Renewal Center. After leaving the Spiritual Renewal Center he taught 1-1/2 years in Mission, Texas at Juan Diego Academy. There was an opening for a theology teacher at St. Joseph High School in Victoria so he returned to Victoria. After two years back at St. Joseph High School his health was failing so that ended his teaching career.
He taught Pastoral Institute night classes for adults throughout the Diocese of Victoria for several years. Served in Prison Ministry for several years at the Stevenson Unit in Cuero, was a Lector at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral.
Survivors: Mother, Georgie Lee Friedel, sisters Pam Pfeil (William), Jennifer Talley (Darrell) , Nephews, Clayton Pfeil (Ashley) , Shane Pfeil (Leah), Neice , Aubrie Shugart (Cody), Great nephews and niece, Jaiden Pfeil, Gavin Pfeil, Adelynn Pfeil, Bob Wayne Shugart, William Shugart, Miles Shugart, Step niece Stacey Grass and her children Ashlyn, Wyatt & Daxton.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Otto & Emma Friedel, George & Tonie Klimitchek, father, Stanley Friedel, great-nephew Colt Shugart.
A come and go visitation will be held from noon-6:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral, Saturday, January 16th at 10:00 a.m. Service will be live streamed. Burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Hwy 87, Victoria, Texas.
Pallbearers: William Pfeil, Darrell Talley, Cody Shugart, Clayton Pfeil, Shane Pfeil, Glen Chilek
Honorary pallbearers: Aubrie Shugart, Sr. Emily Eilers, Nancy Peters, Mike Shimek, David Pozzi, Chuck & Sandra Bitner. To St. Joseph High School faculty, staff, students and parents, Ron always felt your love and he loved you too.
We know these are difficult times with COVID-19, and we do not expect anyone to risk their health attending the services. We ask for your prayers that eternal rest be granted unto him. Masks and social distancing will be required for those that do attend. If you are unable to wear a mask, then we will appreciate your prayers from home.
Memorials: St. Joseph High School, Our Lady of Victory Cathedral or Juan Diego Academy (Mission, Texas)
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.