Robert J. “Bob” Frericks
Robert J. “Bob” Frericks, age 61, of 1422 N. 1003 Lane, Quincy, died on Friday, May 24, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on March 10, 1952 in Quincy, a son of Anthony “Tony” & Lucille (Lubbe) Frericks. He married Marcia K. Obert on September 1, 1973 in
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palmyra, MO and she survives.
Bob attended St. Anthony Grade School and was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School in Quincy. He was a lifelong farmer, and he had worked at Knapheide Manufacturing for the past 18 years.
He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He also belonged to the Olde Thyme Association. He loved camping, going to auctions and watching westerns. Bob particularly enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed Bible Study with the Dreyer’s when he was able to attend.
In addition to his wife, Marcia, he is survived by three daughters, Annette Riley and her husband Jason of Liberty, Vicky Frericks of Quincy and Christina Frericks of Payson, IL; four grandchildren, D.J. Steffen & Jody Steffen, both of Quincy and Marissa Riley & Rachel Riley, both of Liberty, IL; sisters and brothers, Theresa (Kenny) Althoff of Mendon, IL, Janice (Charlie) Benson of Fenton, MO, Kathy (Charlie) Meyer of Quincy, Mark (Sue) Frericks of Quincy, Greg (Denise) Frericks of Lewistown, MO and Nadine O’Brien of Quincy. His father and mother in-law, Edward & Norma Obert of Palmyra and numerous brothers and sisters in-law, nieces and nephews also survive
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 9:45 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Anthony Catholic Church by Rev. Tom Hagstrom. Interment will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church or to the Olde Thyme Association. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Sending my sympathy to Marcia and all of the family. I was sadden when i heard the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Bob will live on in your hearts…
Marcia, Vickie, Annette, and Chrissy-you are in my thoughts and prayers. It is hard for me to believe and I know it must be worse for all of you. Sue Griggsby told me what Rachel says about heaven-children are what keeps us adults in line. Marcia I’ll see you at work and call if I can ever do anything to help. Karla
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sending you my thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy to all of the family. He will be greatly missed by me and my family. I always looked forward to seeing him whenever I came home to visit. God Bless.
Sorry we could not be there for Bobs funeral. We are in Florida where I have just gotten out of hospital. Sorry that Bob did not make it. My condolence to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.