Clementine Freidt • 1921 - 2010

Clementine Freidt, 88, Minot, ND, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010, in a Minot hospital.

Clementine Geiger was born December 27, 1921, a daughter of Prokopuis and Mary Ann (Doll) Geiger, in Mandan, ND. She was raised on the family farm and educated in a country school NW of Mandan.

Clementine married Stanley Freidt November 23, 1943. Together they had four children, Marilyn, Eugene, Marlys and Alan. Stanley passed away August 17, 2003.

Her family and extended family were her life and were very important to her. She enjoyed meeting people’s needs and showing affection whether it was with food or just being there for support. She will be remembered for her old style German food.

She was a charter member of Little Flower Catholic Church in Minot. Her catholic faith and her church were also very important to her. As a member of the Little Flower Catholic Church Confraternity, she was involved in many volunteer projects in her community.

Surviving family includes:  daughters, Marilyn (Alan) Pringle, San Bruno, CA, and Marlys (Joel) Lochthowe, Minot; sons, Eugene (Debbie) Freidt, Hazen, ND, and Alan (Diane) Freidt, Minot; grandchildren, Keith Pringle, Roark Mattson, Tim (Kim) Freidt, Travis Freidt, and Kari Jo (Terrence) Anderson, Jennifer Rademacher, Jesse and Jacob Lochthowe, Amanda, Levi, and Logan Freidt; great-grandchildren, Alaina Pringle, Briana and Dustin Rademacher, and Terrel Anderson; sisters, Frances Schwartenberger, Seattle, WA, Eleanor Freidt, Bismarck, ND, and Pauline Irick, Great Bend, KS; as well as her cherished nieces and nephews.

Clementine was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 59 years, Stanley; brothers, Ralph, Christ, George, Henry Geiger, and Adam Martin; and sister, Josephine Freidt.

Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, October 11, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church, Minot.

Interment:  Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.

Visitation:  Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Vigil Prayer Service: Sunday at 5 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Service Participants
Father Fred Harvey - Celebrant of the Liturgies
Keith and Alan Pringle - Readers
Jennifer, Briana and Dustin Rademacher and Amanda Freidt - Gift Bearers

Music
Processional Hymn: “Prayer of St. Francis”
Offertory Hymn: “Ave Maria”
Communion Hymn: “Be Not Afraid”
Commendation: “Song of Farewell”
Recessional Hymn: “On Eagle’s Wings”
Trisha Snyder, Vocalist/Song Leader
Jeanne Artz, Organist

Active Bearers: Keith Pringle, Roark Mattson, Tim Freidt, Travis Freidt, Kari Jo Anderson
Jennifer Rademacher, Jesse Lochthowe, Jacob Lochthowe, Amanda Freidt, Levi Freidt, Logan Freidt

Following the graveside service, please join the family  for a time of fellowship and lunch in the school gymnasium.

Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Clementine.
 
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