Obituary of Ruben John Friesen

Friesen, Ruben John - Passed away at the Greater Niagara General Hospital on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in his 95th year.  Ruben will always be remembered for his generosity, gentle humour, a tender heart that delighted in serving others and his ever present harmonica. Owner of Modern Dry Cleaners for 44 years, he was a founding member of Calvary Church, St.Catharines as well as a long time member of the St.Catharines Flying Club . He was passionate in serving on the board for International Child Care and fund raising for the Grace Childrens hospital in Port au Prince, Haiti for many years.

Ruben was the loving and dedicated husband of Velma Friesen for 68 years. He will be missed by his three daughters Jane (Brian) Andres, Marilyn (Michael) Trout of Colorado and Cathryn (Greg) Peck of Maryland. Predeceased by his daughter Debbie Wiecha in March 2019.  Loving grandfather of Jamie Wiecha, Connie Wiecha Corbett, Scott Wiecha, Kit Andres and Marty Wells and Matthew Peck and great grandfather of Naya Corbett.  Survived by sisters Evelyn Epps (Selkirk), Josie Woods (St.Catharines) and Miriam Matthews (Indianapolis). Predeceased by twin sister Ruby Murdoch, Hilda Hubele of Calgary and Stan Friesen. Deeply loved by all of his nieces and nephews.

A private family interment will take place at Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery, Niagara on the Lake. A memorial service will take place at Pleasant Manor Chapel in Virgil on Monday, December 23, 2019, at 1:30 pm.  Memorial donations may be made out to Mission Aviation Fellowship or the Niagara Workers Welcome (niagaraworkerswelcome@gmail.com)