of North Little Rock, AR
December 27, 1933 - March 29, 2019
(Ret., USMC) Captain Richard Taylor ''Fritz'' Friedl, 85, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019. He was born on December 27, 1933 to the late Alva C. and Julia S. (Taylor) Friedl in Chillicothe, MO.
Richard is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Kelley Friedl; daughter, Cynthia Friedl Ford (Ronnie) of Crossett; son, Craig K. Friedl (Cathy) of Sherwood; daughter, Celeste Friedl Novak (Paul) of Cape Town, South Africa; grandchildren, Cristin DuBose (Jason), James Kelley Ivers, Megan Scheeler (Shawn), Erin Musgrave (Michael), Caitlin Leonard, Colton Leonard, Hannah Friedl, Arra Novak, Grayson Novak, Zachary Novak; three great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Silas, and Arwen DuBose; three sisters, Jane Lingo (Doug), Julia Bratcher (Joe), and Jeannette James; one brother, Robert ''Bob'' Friedl; and a host of extended family and friends who will treasure memories of the love he so generously showed with his actions.
During his 20-year service in the US Marine Corps, Richard worked his way from Private to Captain; as a soldier within the Marine Corps Intelligence Services, he served with his loyal Marine brethren throughout the world. Upon retirement, Richard worked as vocational director and consultant for the Pulaski County Special School District.
Richard then began the volunteer program for the city of North Little Rock and enjoyed diligently serving the city for over 20 years. As a member of Baring Cross Baptist since 1973, he served as Sunday School teacher, deacon, trustee, and chairman of the 100 Years Celebration Committee. A loyal husband, soldier, father, brother, and friend, Richard leaves behind a lifetime of service to others, a legacy of faithful love, and the enduring hope that we will be reunited again when we meet our Lord with whom Richard rejoices now and for whom Richard served throughout his life.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM on Friday, April 5, 2019, at Baring Cross Baptist Church, 7541 Warden Road, Sherwood, AR 72120. Internment, with military honors, will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Noon. Visitation will be from 5:30-7:30 PM on Thursday, April, 4, 2019 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baring Cross Baptist Church, 7541 Warden Rd, Sherwood, AR 72120
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6 Condolence(s)
Ida and Garry duggind
Monday, April 8, 2019
Tammy Sakall
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family. (Former student of Mrs. Carolyn Friedl)
Charles & Jeanne Stender
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Dear Carolyn & family, Charles & I send our prayers to each of you. We have many wonderful memories of both of you during our time together at Pulaski County. May God keep His arms around you during the coming days.
Cindy Jones McCrotty
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Mrs. Friedl,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My love and prayers are with you and your family. You were always one of my favorite teachers and I would love to see you.
Cindy Jones McCrotty
MHS Class of 1977
Bill Owens
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Dear Carolyn & Family,
I am terribly sorry to hear about the passing of Fritz. I remember him well from my tenure as a printing instructor at McClellan High School in the late 70s. It's hard to believe that 40 years have passed since those days. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time.
Relda Lasater
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Carolyn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time.
Relda Lasater