Carl B. Frieberg
Obituary
Carl B. Frieberg was born August 22, 1919 in Houtzdale, PA to Gustave and Ragna (Johanson) Frieberg. He passed away from this life Friday, January 23, 2015 at the age of 95.
While growing up in Houtzdale as the youngest of nine children, Carl and his family attended the Swedish speaking Bethel Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. Carl served in World War II during which time he met Bartha Lena Bock and they were married August 24, 1946. They moved to Tulsa in 1946 where their two children, Timothy and Amy, were born. During their marriage they were faithful members of First Lutheran Church and served their community through Lion’s Club and Lion Tamers.
Carl and Bartha were married for 37 years before her untimely death in January 1984. In 1987, Carl married Myrtice Foristell and they were married for 27 years until his passing.
Carl was a devoted husband and father who had unconditional love for his family. His profound and dedicated faith in Christ was shown by how he lived. Most of all, he was a wonderful dad, grandpa, great grandpa and uncle. His family and friends could always count on him to listen and provide advice or a kind word or joke. Carl was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman enjoying hunting, fishing, baseball, golf, bowling and gardening and shared his passion for the outdoors with his family and many friends. One of his favorite yearly fishing trips was to go with his family to Roaring River State Park in Missouri to catch trout. He loved working crossword puzzles every day and singing barbershop. There was always energetic laughter, stories and jokes from Carl.
Carl was a member and past President of Tulsa Downtown Lion’s Club for over 60 years. He was awarded in 1992 the prestigious Melvin Jones Award for his service in Lion’s Club. He was chairman for organizing the yearly Tulsa Boat Show. When Carl joined First Lutheran Church in 1947 he joined choir and over his years of membership served as Congregational President, Member of Church Council, Sunday School Superintendent, and helped organize the yearly Messiah presentations. Carl helped lay the cornerstone of the church building.
Carl was a loving, wonderful and loyal friend, uncle, father, grandfather, and husband. Carl will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. Carl is survived by his wife, Myrtice; son and daughter-in-law Tim and Laura Frieberg; daughter Amy Frieberg; granddaughter and grandson-in-law Sarah and Tim White; grandson Joshua Simmons; great grandson Hendrix White; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials to be made to the Carl B. Frieberg Memorial Fund, c/o First Lutheran Church, 1244 S. Utica, Tulsa, OK 74104
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Tributes & Memories
Amy, Your Dad was a great man and honorable Veteran. So sorry for you loss.
Mike Duran
Amy, I was sorry to hear about your father's death. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Tracey Henry
Tracey Henry
Dear Amy, So sorry to hear about your father's passing. He was a very kind and generous man. I know you miss him dearly. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff and Kristy Boyd
Jeff and Kristy Boyd
We are Carl's English friends and have been so saddened to hear the sad news that our friend is no longer with us - he was a lovely person. My family have never met Carl's family but we do know his wife, Myrtice very well and have been friends for over 30 years. They came to stay with us many years ago, and we had a wonderful time together. Please pass on our LOVE to all the members of the family and tell them we wish we could be with them at this most important part of Carl's life. Kindest regards from us all. God bless. Xxxx
Gwynneth,Stewart and Anna Baker
What a wonderful life your father lived, Amy. He gave of himself so generously to so many wonderful causes. I wish I had had an opportunity to know him. He would have enriched my life, I am sure. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Lorrie
Lorrie Hupka
Tim and Amy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Carl was my second grandpa, especially after mine passed away. I remember feeling like I was part of your family, from "helping with yard work to cooking or just listening to stories." I was probably the little sister who was always tagging along in your eyes however, your family always made a place for me and you all are always in my heart. Carl will deeply be misssed by all who knew him or crossed paths with him. Love, Joy
Joy Modenbach
Uncle Bert You were a blessing to anyone who knew you. We know your singing with the choir of angels. Each time a glass is spilled at the table I will think of you. Im so glad to have followed your request for our Timothy Carl. God speed. R.I.P. till we meet again. Love The Pease Family. Erica,Darin, Alex, Sara and Timothy Carl.
erica pease
Amy, The thoughts and prayers of the Sunnyside Community are with you and your family......David
David Kearney
Bill and I met Carl back in 2010 before Tim and Sarah were married. He was a very lively person and a great story teller. Bill and I were enthralled with all the stories he had. It was obvious he had a great love of family and that he was very happy to have them in his life. I know he will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Margaret (Peggy) White
Margaret White