December 15, 1955 – May 21, 2021
Stuart A. Friese, of Perham, passed away at the age of 65 in Detroit Lakes.
Stuart Allen Friese was born December 15, 1955 in Zumbrota, MN to Donald and Jacqueline (Redalen) Friese. He graduated from Eagle Bend High School in Eagle Bend, MN and from North Dakota State University in Fargo ND. Stuart was united in marriage to Roxanne Rae Foote on August 8, 1981 in Clarissa, MN.
He played football at Concordia College and wrestled at St Cloud State. He enjoyed family, people, fishing, hunting and being outdoors. His grandchildren brought him such happiness.
He was employed by Hormel Foods of Austin, MN for his entire management career in the food industry. His profession provided Stuart and Roxie to relocate many times and amass their large network of good friends.
Stuart passed away in Roxie’s arms Friday, May 21, 2021.
Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Roxie Friese of Perham, MN; daughter, Melissa (Wade) Berends of Monticello, MN and son, Nicholas (Renee) Friese of Crystal, MN; four grandchildren, Lily, Evie, and Nolen Berends and Maverick Friese; siblings, Mike Friese of Guthrie, OK, Jeff (Kammie) Friese of Lakeville, MN, Brian Friese of Eagle Bend, MN, Michelle (Scott) Pribula of Plymouth, MN Susan (Chuck) Weddle of York town, VA and Greg (Elise) Friese of Guthrie, OK. Stuart is preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Betty Friese; brother-in-law, Ron Foote and niece, Leah Pribula.