Birth date: Apr 25, 1923 Death date: Jul 25, 2010
Robert Kurt Friedrich Sr. (Bob Sr.) age 87, of Ames, died Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Visitation and Gathering of Friends will be 4:00 -- 7:00 PM with the family present 5:00 -- 7:00 PM Thursday, Read Obituary
I did not know Bob personally, but I used to work at a cafe where one of his coffee clubs met, and I went to school with his granddaughter. Ames has much to thank because of Bob. It was the neighborhoods he developed that kept many home builders in the area employed, which in turn provided a construction job for myself during two summers I attended ISU. Thank you for all you gave to your country and community Bob. We need more great Americans like you.
The Copple family wishes to extend there condolences to the Friedrich family. Bob Senior will be missed by all.
Bob and Bill, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Bob was a good man and friend and it has been an honor and privilege to have known and worked with him. He will be greatly missed in the Ames community and by all that knew him.
Our prayers go out to the Friedrich family. We are keeping you in our thoughts.
Bob Senior... that name has meant so much to so many in Ames and central Iowa for many years. Bob was one of the most truly fun-loving, positive, forgiving, and generous men I have ever known. And he loved the lake! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family now.
We all traveled through the turbulent years, and may you rest in peace now, kind man.
I had the pleasure of serving on various boards and committees with Bob Sr., and also of enjoying his friendship. He was a friend to everyone, concerned, generous, and the epitome of the servant leader. What a life to celebrate. My condolences are with his wonderful family; my fond memories are with Bob Sr.
Bob Jr. all of the Family, What a terrific, Guy. Bob was always so kind. He was a friend,A good Iowan.I am proud to have known Bob. Always pleasant,an honorable guy.I will discribe, Bob the same way I discribe Zach Johnson, an his Mom an Dad.. Bob you are "Iowa Nice"!! that is a great way to live to be a testimony, to those who think they are too special. Bob was Always "Iowa Nice" to everyone.The President of the Masters, Loved Zach, because he was so nice,So accomidating.Bob Thanks, for all you did for Iowa HBA, an NAHB,God Bless,I know you are in the Builder section of Heaven,visiting with everyone,everyone, sizing up a remodel job!!
The Home Builders Association of Greater Siouxland wishes to express our deepest sympathy to Bob Sr.'s family and friends. He was an inspiration to many of us. We will keep the family in our prayers.
I only knew Bob for a year. He was one of the kindest and most generous persons I have ever met. Every time he walked through the door at work my day would brighten, because he was always in a good mood and full of smiles. People would come in and tell me stories of the kind acts he did for them when they were down and needed help. Thanks Bob, for being in my life for a brief while, I will always remember you. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family!
Working with and getting to know Bob for the last 20 years I can describe as a being a deeply rewarding and pleasurable experience. Bob was open and friendly from the onset, and I can not remember him ever being otherwise.
He had a big heart. Always very generous with whatever he had to give. Always remembering to thank the Lord for all he had.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
