Heaven is rejoicing as they receive Sharon A. Fries into their loving arms.
Sharon A. Fries, 69 of Piqua, Ohio, and formerly of International Falls, Minn., wife of Charles (Chuck) Fries Jr., died at home surrounded by family Monday, March 19, 2012.
She was born in International Falls, Minn., on June 23, 1942, the daughter of the late Nels and Mabel (Bly) Lundin.
She was a graduate of Falls Senior High School, International Falls, Minn.
Sharon was employed at Georges Dairy of Piqua, Ohio, doing early morning prep and cleaning.
Sharon was the secretary and co-owner of Chuck Fries Paint & Body Shop of Piqua, Ohio, for 25 years.
She enjoyed running her home, being a faithful and loving companion to her husband and partner Chuck, always letting him feel he was in charge. She relished the conversations with her family and friends. She always had a sweet smile, warm hug, encouraging words and loved holding hands.
Mommy loved reading, shopping with her daughters, encouraging the boys in their businesses and playing cards.
Mom enjoyed preparing dinners for her family which included her special ham gravy, macaroni salad and homemade bread. She was an avid baker, making her much sought after pumpkin and cherry pies, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon rolls, banana bread and holiday sugar cookies with almond icing and so much more.
She loved taking care of her family and home as this was the essence of who she really was.
Christmas was her time to shine, she loved this special time of year as she beamed with excitement in transforming her home into a magnificent holiday paradise.
Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Eric (Jill) Fries of Sidney, Ohio, and Scott Fries of Piqua, Ohio; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lori (Joey) Brush of Piqua, Ohio, and Lisa (John) Klopfenstein of Piqua, Ohio; 11 grandchildren whom she loved very much and brought great joy to her life, Jordan, Jacob and Joshua Fries, Gage and Gabriel Ryan, Brendan Fries, Alexis and Anna Klopfenstein, Ashley, Caleb, and Conner Brush; one great-grandchild, Josiah Fries; one brother and sister-in-law, Nels (Sharon) Lundin of International Falls, Minn.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Delores Holenko, of International Falls, Minn., and Jan (Phil) Hansen of Piqua, Ohio.
Sharon was preceded in death by her two brothers, Dickie and Bobby Lundin and brother-in-law, Paul Holenko, of International Falls, Minn.
In addition to her family, she leaves many treasured nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, as well as many wonderful friends who enriched her life.
She was grateful at knowing all of them were part of God’s plan for her life here on earth.
Condolences may be expressed to the family from 2 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at Sidney Apostolic Temple, 210 Pomeroy Drive, Sidney, Ohio 45365.
A service of celebration in honor of Sharon’s life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, at the same address.
Burial will immediately follow the service at Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua, Ohio.
Heaven is rejoicing as they receive Sharon A. Fries into their loving arms. Sharon A. Fries, 69 of Piqua, Ohio, and formerly of International Falls, Minn., wife of Charles (Chuck) Fries Jr., died at home surrounded by family Monday, March 19, 2012. She was born in International Falls, Minn., on June 23, 1942, the daughter of the late Nels and Mabel (Bly) Lundin. She was a graduate of Falls Senior High School, International Falls, Minn. Sharon was employed at Georges Dairy of Piqua, Ohio, doing early morning prep and cleaning. Sharon was the secretary and co-owner of Chuck Fries Paint & Body Shop of Piqua, Ohio, for 25 years. She enjoyed running her home, being a faithful and loving companion to her husband and partner Chuck, always letting him feel he was in charge. She relished the conversations with her family and friends. She always had a sweet smile, warm hug, encouraging words and loved holding hands. Mommy loved reading, shopping with her daughters, encouraging the boys in their businesses and playing cards. Mom enjoyed preparing dinners for her family which included her special ham gravy, macaroni salad and homemade bread. She was an avid baker, making her much sought after pumpkin and cherry pies, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon rolls, banana bread and holiday sugar cookies with almond icing and so much more. She loved taking care of her family and home as this was the essence of who she really was. Christmas was her time to shine, she loved this special time of year as she beamed with excitement in transforming her home into a magnificent holiday paradise. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Eric (Jill) Fries of Sidney, Ohio, and Scott Fries of Piqua, Ohio; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lori (Joey) Brush of Piqua, Ohio, and Lisa (John) Klopfenstein of Piqua, Ohio; 11 grandchildren whom she loved very much and brought great joy to her life, Jordan, Jacob and Joshua Fries, Gage and Gabriel Ryan, Brendan Fries, Alexis and Anna Klopfenstein, Ashley, Caleb, and Conner Brush; one great-grandchild, Josiah Fries; one brother and sister-in-law, Nels (Sharon) Lundin of International Falls, Minn.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Delores Holenko, of International Falls, Minn., and Jan (Phil) Hansen of Piqua, Ohio. Sharon was preceded in death by her two brothers, Dickie and Bobby Lundin and brother-in-law, Paul Holenko, of International Falls, Minn. In addition to her family, she leaves many treasured nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, as well as many wonderful friends who enriched her life. She was grateful at knowing all of them were part of God’s plan for her life here on earth. Condolences may be expressed to the family from 2 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at Sidney Apostolic Temple, 210 Pomeroy Drive, Sidney, Ohio 45365. A service of celebration in honor of Sharon’s life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, at the same address. Burial will immediately follow the service at Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua, Ohio.
