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Harold Arthur Friese

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Birth	:	10 Aug 1921 Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	9 May 2012 Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Grue Lutheran Cemetery, Buxton, Traill County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.6171265, -96.9633026
Inscription	:	MARRIED 6-25-1944 (They picked the same wedding day as his parents.)
Description	:	Harold Arthur Friese of Fargo, ND, spent most of his life on the West Coast, but last year, after the death of his beloved wife, Frances, he moved to Grand Forks to be near his nieces, Sally Friese Hoffman, Nancy Friese and Laurie Friese Crummy. After the war (164th ND National Guard in Guadalcanal), he married Frances Knirsha of Makoti, ND. In 1949 he graduated from Oregon State University's College of Forestry, followed later by post-graduate studies in Business Administration at the University of Oregon. He said that he had a "career of beauty," and spoke of the sublime joy... Read More	Harold Arthur Friese of Fargo, ND, spent most of his life on the West Coast, but last year, after the death of his beloved wife, Frances, he moved to Grand Forks to be near his nieces, Sally Friese Hoffman, Nancy Friese and Laurie Friese Crummy. After the war (164th ND National Guard in Guadalcanal), he married Frances Knirsha of Makoti, ND. In 1949 he graduated from Oregon State University's College of Forestry, followed later by post-graduate studies in Business Administration at the University of Oregon. He said that he had a "career of beauty," and spoke of the sublime joy he felt while walking alone in the forests. During his early years, he managed the Oakridge and Rigdon District Ranger Office in Oregon for the US Forest Service. In June of 1951 he began his long and rewarding career with Weyerhaeuser Lumber Company, one of the largest pulp and paper companies in the world, and the world's largest private sector owner of softwood timberland. His first job was at the Sutherlin logging camp, later as a district forester at Cottage Grove, OR. Eventually he and Fran moved to Tacoma where he served as Weyerhaeuser Lumber Company's Seed Manager for the United States, as well as the Seed Consultant to Mexican Pulp Company. He designed and built processing equipment and plants in Arkansas, North Carolina and Washington. While working for Weyerhaeuser, he patented an invention for a new seed-cleaning machine. He also served a term as a Director of the Weyerhaeuser Credit Union, and served as an advisor to the youth of the Junior Achievement Association on behalf of the company. He was proud to work for the Weyerhaeuser Company and often spoke of the great respect he held for George Weyerhaeuser. In conjunction with the Northwest Tree Seed Council, he developed a Seed Zone Map for Washington and Oregon. He was a member of the Puget Sound Society of American Foresters, and served four terms as President of the Northwest Seed Certification Association. Fran and Harold lived in a beautiful home in a park-like setting, overlooking Puget Sound. Forests, deep-sea fishing and woodworking made Harold happy; being outside with her flowers made Fran happy; their home, travel, classical music and walking together made both of them happy. Until the very end, they carried dog biscuits on their long daily walks and knew the names of the dogs in many Tacoma neighborhoods. Together they saw the world – their favorite parts were China, Norway and South Africa, but memories of the Taj Mahal sparkling under a full moon still moved Harold until his last days. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, an infant son, his brothers and their wives - George and Dorothy G Friese, John and Dorothy H Friese, Charles and Rhea Friese and his sister Helen Friese (Mrs. Lyle) Jondahl. He leaves behind one brother, Robert Friese (wife Pam) of Port St Lucie Florida, his wife's sisters, Vera and Anne, wife's nieces Ingrid Higgins and Sandy Harvey and wife's nephew Greg Jones. Fran and Harold will both be buried east of Buxton, North Dakota, at the cemetery of Grue Lutheran Church, founded in 1879 by 63 young pioneers, including Harold's grandfather, Johannes Larson Odegaard.

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Where is Harold Arthur Friese's memorial?
Harold Arthur Friese's memorial is located at: Grue Lutheran Cemetery, Buxton, Traill County, USA.
When did Harold Arthur Friese death?
Harold Arthur Friese death on 9 May 2012 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Harold Arthur Friese's memorial?
Latitude: 47.6171265
Longitude: -96.9633026

Family Members:

Parent

Emil Albert Heinrick Friese

(1884 - 1968)

Laura Ovidia Odegard Friese

(1881 - 1967)

Spouse

Frances Jean Knirsha Friese

(1922 - 2011)

Siblings

George Franklin Friese

(1913 - 1985)

Helen Louise Friese Jondahl

(1914 - 1995)

John Albert Friese

(1917 - 1985)

Charles Richard “Chuck” Friese

(1919 - 2005)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Grue Lutheran Cemetery
Buxton, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6171265, -96.9633026

2. Hillstead Cemetery
Stavanger Township, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6189003, -96.9627991

3. North Ringsaker Cemetery
Belmont Township, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6469002, -96.8981018

4. Ringsaker Lutheran Cemetery
Belmont Township, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6211052, -96.8817368

5. Pioneer Cemetery
Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6138535, -97.0478973

6. East Immanuel Cemetery
Buxton, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6213989, -97.0485992

7. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Cummings, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5482025, -97.0056000

8. Rosendal Cemetery
Bentru Township, Grand Forks County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6871986, -96.9180984

9. Sand Hill Lutheran Church Cemetery
Climax, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6717950, -96.8818430

10. Reeves Cemetery
Buxton, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6002998, -97.0922012

11. Birgit Cemetery
Climax, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5964012, -96.8352966

12. Sundet Cemetery
Climax, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5710983, -96.8411026

13. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery West
Buxton, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5992012, -97.1250000

14. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery North
Buxton, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6144450, -97.1342790

15. Salem Cemetery
Bingham Township, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5177994, -96.8760986

16. Soderberg Cemetery
Buxton, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5844002, -97.1275024

17. Skatvold Cemetery
Climax, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5969009, -96.7925034

18. Americus-Saint Olaf Cemetery
Reynolds, Grand Forks County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6861000, -97.1042023

19. Calvary Cemetery
Reynolds, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6678009, -97.1322021

20. Cummings Cemetery
Ervin Township, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5088997, -97.0686035

21. Eldred Cemetery
Eldred, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6851600, -96.7800240

22. Traill County Poor Farm Cemetery
Caledonia, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4897919, -96.8665695

23. Saint Petri Cemetery
Shelly Township, Norman County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4975014, -96.8150024

24. Saint Olaf Lutheran Church Cemetery
Cummings, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4682312, -97.0380783