Richard Friesen born September 6th, 1979, in Leamington, Ontario.

Entered into rest August 4th, 2022, at the age of 42 years and 11 months.

Rick was born 3rd of 3 children to loving parents Abram and Margaret Friesen with siblings Tina and Abe.

He married his sweetheart Anna on August 30th, 2003, and they were blessed with 4 children, Titus (who was born asleep), Simon, Elijah and Ava.

He was a man of great work ethic and showed that in his work at Essex Weld, where he was not only a welder but a maintenance man and even a supervisor.

Rick leaves behind his beloved wife Anna, dearest children Simon, Elijah and Ava, sister Tina (Corey) Wiens, brother Abe (Suzie Klassen) Friesen, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends will be received on Monday, August 8th, 2022 from 5pm-9pm., at Kendrick Funeral Home - Wheatley Celebration Center, 17 Little Street South, Wheatley, ON (519-825-7741).

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 at 2PM at New Reinland Mennonite Church. Internment to follow at Fairview Cemetery.