Richard W. Friedli

MIDDLETON-Richard W. “Dick” Friedli, age 73, passed away on Wed., Dec. 26, 2012 at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on September 25, 1939 in Dodgeville, the son of Fred and Hazel (Arnold) Friedli. Dick was united in marriage to the love of his life, Karen Davis on August 20, 1960 in Ridgeway. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Dick was employed as a printer for the UW for over 35 years. He enjoyed gardening, but truly treasured most the time he spent with his family. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Karen; two sons, Kevin (Barb) Friedli and Ryan Friedli; three grandchildren, Amaya, Logan and Cade; three sisters, Carol (Gerry) Bertram, Karen (Gary) Clemo and Sherry (Jack) Malone; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; three great-great-nieces; a brother-in-law, Tom (Shari) Davis; and three sisters-in-law, Sharon (Dennis) Budd, Deanna (Ardell) Lunda and Darcy (Bill) Ayen. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Bill Friedli and two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Friedli and Marsha Davis. Funeral services will be held at WEST MIDDLETON LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3763 Pioneer Road, Middleton at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 31, 2012. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Barneveld. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave, Middleton and also on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Cemetery: Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Barneveld. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave, Middleton and also on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Funeral services will be held at WEST MIDDLETON LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3763 Pioneer Road, Middleton at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 31, 2012.