Joan Frisch, 76, of Humphrey, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 16, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey with Father Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Monday, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, with a vigil service at 7:00 PM, at the church. Visitation will continue Tuesday, from 9:00 AM until service time, all at the church. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Cornlea, Nebraska.
Joan Marie Frisch was born on December 20, 1946, in Humphrey to Wilfred and Romana (Herchenbach) Hemmer, the oldest of nine children. She attended elementary school at Sacred Heart in Cornlea and graduated from Humphrey High School in 1965. Joan married Kenneth “Kenny” Frisch on October 4, 1969, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay, Nebraska. Joan and Kenny lived on a farm by Cornlea, where they raised their four children.
Joan was strong in her faith and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed reading, crocheting hot pads, gardening, collecting dolls, and babysitting her great nieces and nephews. Her greatest joy in the last years was her beloved grandson Andy, who lived with her for the last ten years.
Joan is survived by:
Son: Kevin (Jo Starzec) Frisch of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Jeanette (Kevin Klevemann) Frisch of Columbus, NE
Grandson: Andy Frisch of Humphrey, NE
Brother: Dick (Evelyn) Hemmer of Humphrey, NE
Brother: Don (Denise) Hemmer of The Villages, FL
Brother: Allan (Mary Kay) Hemmer of Bentonville, AR
Sister: Jolene (Dave) Boothby of Clovis, CA
Sister: Jane (Roy) Schumacher of Scottsdale, AZ
Sister: Peg (Dale) Olmer of Columbus, NE
Sister: Sue (Randy) Smith of Shelby, NE
Brother-in-law: Jack (Gail) Kessler of Columbus, NE
Numerous nieces, nephew, great nieces, & great nephews
Joan was preceded in death by:
Parents: Wilfred & Romana Hemmer
Husband: Kenneth Frisch
Daughter: Karla Frisch
Son: Jerry Frisch
Sister: Debra Kessler
Source: Gass Haney Funeral Home
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