Ernest F. Fruend

Ernest F. "Ernie" Fruend, age 85 of Ferrin, died on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Carlyle Healthcare Center in Carlyle, Illinois. Mr. Fruend was born on July 18, 1928, in Meridian Township, Illinois, a son of Fred and Amanda (Reinkensmeier) Fruend. He married Betty Curdt on April 23, 1950, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ferrin and she preceded him in death on April 10, 2007. Mr. Fruend is survived by a sister - Esther Sprehe of Nashville; 3 brothers - Vernon Fruend and wife Carolyn of Ferrin, Robert Fruend of Carlyle and Eugene Fruend and wife Carol of Nashville and a godchild - Kelly Price. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a sister in law - Elaine Fruend and a brother in law - Reinholdt Sprehe. Ernie was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ferrin and held many offices within the Church. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Korean War from 1952-1954. Mr. Fruend owned and operated Shattuc Implement Co. and had also worked for Straeter Implement Co. and Diedrich Implement. He was a member of the Ferrin Men's Club, Beckemeyer American Legion and was a charter member of the Shattuc Lions Club. Ernie also served on the Clinton County East Water Board for 50 years and was a Meridian Township Trustee. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ferrin with Rev. Scott Niermann, officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Centralia. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle and on Wednesday morning from 8:30 - 10:00 A.M. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The family suggest memorial donations in his memory be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, T.A.S.K. or to the Lions Club and they will be received at Zieren Day Funeral Home. Previous EventsVisitation
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street
Carlyle, IL 62231 Visitation
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Bethlehem Lutheran Church 12903 Clara Street
Carlyle, IL 62231 Funeral Service
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Bethlehem Lutheran Church 12903 Clara Street
Carlyle, IL 62231