Judy K Friess' Obituary
Judy Kay Friess peacefully went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2021.
She was born to Irvin “Red” and Ida Mae Bilger in Marion, Ohio on December 11, 1941. She grew up in Sylvania, Ohio and graduated from Burnham High School. She went on to get her nursing degree from St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio. Judy married her childhood sweetheart Richard Friess in 1963 and had a daughter Dawn a year later.
She had a lifelong career in nursing always continuing her education and growing in her chosen profession with great success. Her hobbies included reading, quilting, sewing, gardening and playing euchre. She took great joy creating special and unique gifts for friends and family.
Her favorite times were those spent with loved ones, friends and family. Judy has spent a lifetime making lasting relationships and she will be missed dearly. It will be her sense of humor and beautiful memories made that will help us all heal from her passing and, of course, knowing we will all be reunited in Heaven.
Judy is survived by her brother Edwin Bilger, her daughter Dawn, son in law Ty Mercer, granddaughter Rachel Friess Madzunovic, grandson in law David Madzunovic, great-grandchildren Skye, Taj and Julius and her beloved pup Freckles.
Judy was an amazing person who will be missed endlessly for her ever-giving love and understanding. She was a pillar for each individual of her family. She was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother who will never be forgotten.
Heritage Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family.
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