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Ferdinand Friedly

Birth	:	16 Jul 1877 Richardson County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	6 Aug 1938 Pawnee County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Ruckman Cemetery, Mill Point, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.1603830, -80.1676990
Description	:	Son of Ferdinand & Antonia (Stanek) Friedly. Married Dec. 26, 1906 to Annie Helen Stanek. Father of Arthur A., Ernest T. & Boyd F. Farmer. Killed when struck by lightning. FARMER NEAR PAWNEE KILLED BY LIGHTNING Ferdinand Friedly of Five Miles Southeast of Here Dies by Sudden Lightning Bolt Saturday Morning- Was Working Alone in Field. A bolt of lightning during light rain Saturday morning struck and instantly killed Ferdinand Friedly, 61, well-known farmer of five miles southeast of Pawnee City. The tragic passing of Friedly was not discovered until nearly 1 o'clock, when his son went to the field after Mr. Friedly failed to return home for... Read More	Son of Ferdinand & Antonia (Stanek) Friedly. Married Dec. 26, 1906 to Annie Helen Stanek. Father of Arthur A., Ernest T. & Boyd F. Farmer. Killed when struck by lightning. FARMER NEAR PAWNEE KILLED BY LIGHTNING Ferdinand Friedly of Five Miles Southeast of Here Dies by Sudden Lightning Bolt Saturday Morning- Was Working Alone in Field. A bolt of lightning during light rain Saturday morning struck and instantly killed Ferdinand Friedly, 61, well-known farmer of five miles southeast of Pawnee City. The tragic passing of Friedly was not discovered until nearly 1 o'clock, when his son went to the field after Mr. Friedly failed to return home for dinner. The father had left the house early in the morning to shock oats west of his home in a field that had been cut with a mower. Working alone and not pausing during a light shower about 9 o'clock, Mr. Friedly caught by the bolt of lightning as he was forking the grain. He was far from trees and wire fences, and position of the fork indicated it had not been pointing upward at the time of the shock. The heavy charge of electricity burned Mr. Friedly on the face and body, burned and tore clothes from his right side, and tore off his right shoe sole. Some copper wire in the shoe was melted and a hole was found in the ground between his feet. Some fire also appeared to have been started in the stubble and loose straw around him, soon extinguished by the grain's dampness. A straw hat Mr. Friedly was wearing appeared untouched. Members of Mr. Friedly's family and others in the neighborhood were unprepared for the sad news. Only one or two severe flashes of lightning had been noticed, these placing probable time of the fatality at near 9 o'clock Saturday morning. The Friedly family home has been southeast of here for the past 20 years, during which time Mr. Friedly has become widely known and earned a wide high regard. Surviving with the widow are three sons, Arthur, Edwin and Boyd. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Pawnee City Presbyterian church, with burial in the Pawnee City cemetery. The thongs at the final services attested wide friendliness and sympathy for the bereaved relatives. The unusual circumstances attending Mr. Friedly's death brought a statement from Wherry Brothers here that this was the first time in their 50 years in Pawnee City that they had cared for a death by lightning. Ferdinand Friedly, son of the late Ferdinand and Antonio Friedly, was born July 16, 1877, near Humboldt, Nebr., and departed this life August 6, 1938, at the age of 61 years and 21 days. He was united in marriage to Antonio Stanek December 26, 1906. To this union were born three sons, Arthur A., Ernest F., and Boyd F., who, with the loving wife, mourn the loss of a dear one. He also is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Antonio Friedly of Falls City; three brothers, Edwin, of Pawnee City, James of Graceville, Minn., and Ben of Verdon; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Rist of Humboldt, Mrs. Donna Beutler of DuBois, Mrs. Anna Fisher of Verdon, Mrs. Emma Harkendorff of Verdon, and Mrs. Alma Harkendorff; sister Mrs. Rose Beutler, preceded him in death two years of ago. Three grandchildren and a host of friends also mourn. The entire life of the deceased was spent on a farm, bringing fruitful results from industrious labors, the last 20 years being spent at his home southeast of Pawnee City where he met his untimely death. Mr. Friedly confessed his belief in Jesus Christ early in life, remaining faithful until his death, although he was unable to take part in public worship in later years because of defective hearing. Being a devoted husband, a loving father and a true neighbor, a vacant place remains in the home and community that can never be filled. (Clipping probably from the Pawnee Republican)

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Where is Ferdinand Friedly's memorial?
Ferdinand Friedly's memorial is located at: Ruckman Cemetery, Mill Point, Pocahontas County, USA.
When did Ferdinand Friedly death?
Ferdinand Friedly death on 6 Aug 1938 in Pawnee County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ferdinand Friedly's memorial?
Latitude: 38.1603830
Longitude: -80.1676990

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Anna Helen “Annie” Stanek Friedly

(1883 - 1942)

Siblings

Mary E Friedly Rist

(1870 - 1962)

Antonia Friedly Beutler

(1880 - 1965)

(unknow - unknow)

Children

Arthur Anton Friedly

(1907 - 2000)

Boyd Ferdinand Friedly

(1916 - 1967)

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Coordinate: 38.1401599, -80.2689847

14. Denmar Sanitarium Cemetery
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21. Sharp Family Cemetery
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22. Richard Hill Cemetery
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23. Campbelltown Gay Cemetery
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