Harold Friedli

Harold E. Friedli, 80, of Herington, died March 30 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina.

Born April 14, 1929, near Ramona, to Casper and Amalia (Helbach) Friedli, he was a farmer.

He married Veronica “Sally” Burr May 2, 1954, in Woodbine. She preceded him in death Aug. 18, 1981, and a granddaughter, Jill Friedli died Sept. 11, 2004.

Survivors include three sons, Dennis, Rodney, and Larry of Hope; a daughter, Janet Friedli of Herington; a sister, Florine Ayre of Salina; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and companion, Doris McDiffett of Alta Vista.

Services were Friday morning at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Herington, with the Rev. Bill Peterson officiating.

Burial was in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.

Memorial funds have been established with the church and the Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University and may be sent in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory, Herington Chapel, 404 S Broadway St, Herington KS 67449-3038.