Hilary J. ‘Fred’ Friedrich

Hilary J. “Fred” Friedrich, 78, of Middle Point, died at 8:33 p.m. Monday, December 10, 2012, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born January 12, 1934, in Delphos, the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Carder) Friedrich. He married Velma “Val” (Granger) Friedrich, who preceded him in death on November 26, 1998.

Survivors include three children, Gary (Mary) Friedrich of Wetzel, Sherrie Friedrich of Van Wert and Cindy Friedrich of Fort Jennings; a brother, Edward  (Janelle) Friedrich of Delphos; two sisters, Margaret Fischer of Delphos and Marilyn (Dick) Hemker of Findlay; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Two sisters also preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 14, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with Father Stan Szybka officiating. Burial will be in King Cemetery near Middle Point.

Calling hours are from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 13, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Middle Point Fire Department or the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center, c/o Community Health Professionals, 1159 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891.

Online condolences may be left at www.alspachgearhart.com.