Edward F. “Ed” Froehlich, 79, Dickinson, passed away on a beautiful Sunday morning, August 2, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. Ed’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Dickinson with Fr. Keith Streifel as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a rosary and vigil at 7 p.m. at Ladbury Funeral Service with Deacon Bob Zent presiding.
Edward Francis was born on August 21, 1940 at home in Belfield , son of Nick and Annie (Brodmann) Froehlich. He grew up on the family farm in Belfield and graduated in 1958. After high school graduation he went on to work in the hills of Ludlow, S.D. as a farm hand allowing him to purchase his first of many “Ford” vehicles. Ed moved back to the Dickinson area and worked at Surge Milking, owned Enco Service Station, worked and helped build Cargill Elevator and finished his career working in maintenance at TMI for over 30 years.
Ed married Bonnie Klein in April of 1963 in Dickinson. To this marriage, Joe, Al and Michele were born. Ed married Lori Nilsen in March of 1978 adding to his family Brandie, David, Amanda, Cassandra, and Amber.
Ed took pride in his involvement in the Dickinson Fire Department and was awarded a Life Saving Efforts award from the City of Dickinson in 1977 for saving a child from drowning in the river. Ed also was proud of helping build the Cargill Grain Elevator, his own home in 1969, and most importantly all of his grandchildren. Ed used his phone as a virtual photo album and shared all of his pictures with anyone who would look. He also enjoyed getting together with his coffee buddies, farming with his brother, Donald, and the many furry friends in his life. He enjoyed maintaining his yard, his neighbor’s yards and even St. Joseph’s Cemetery. He truly was a self taught man who loved to share his talents with all. He found great fulfillment, spending quality time with his grandson, Jack.
Ed is survived by seven children, Joe Froehlich, Dickinson, Michele (Jerry) Massee, Bismarck, Brandie (Jeremy) Lang, Bismarck, David (Katie) Froehlich, Dickinson, Amanda Jadamali, Tinley Park, IL., Cassandra (Nick) Horob, Fargo, and Amber (Dustin) Hodgson, Fargo, 15 grandchildren, Ashley, Paige (Alex), Jacob, Emily, Grace, Grayson, Zara, Jackson “Jack”, Scarlett, Ellie, Brisa, Abbie, Lennon, Beckett, and Fischer; siblings, Mary Louise Stoltz, Dickinson, Joseph “Joe” (Anna Marie) Froehlich, Carver, Mass., Annette (Curt) Dumke, Waconia, Minn., Donald (Sarah) Froehlich, Belfield, and Francis (Betty) Froehlich, Dundas, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Allen; his siblings, Janette, JoAnn, Ervin, Ernest, and Norbert.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Dickinson Fire Department.
