Obit: Podevels, Frieda M. (1916 - 2016)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
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Surnames: Breuer, Podevels, Prohaska, Robinson, Tarras

----Source: WIGM/WKEB Obituaries (Medford, WI) 1/15/2016

Podevels, Frieda M. (28 OCT 1916 - 12 JAN 2016)

Frieda M. Podevels, age 89, of Medford, formerly of Colby, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at her residence with her loving daughter, Karla, and son, Cary, by her side, with the support of hospice.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Peace Lutheran Church in the Town of Frankfort. Rev. Jeff Tarras will officiate. Family and friends are welcome one hour before the service at the church for a visitation.

Frieda was born on July 18, 1926, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Prohaska) Podevels. She was united in marriage to Harold Podevels on May 31, 1947 at Peace Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on May 26, 2010. Frieda was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and was actively involved in the ladies aid at the church.

Frieda had many interests in life. She was a avid gardener, and would enjoy canning the fruits of her labor. She also liked to sew and make quilts at her church for others. Her and Harold would cherish those times camping with their family, traveling, and playing board games/cards. Frieda loved animals especially, cats, dogs, and birds.

Frieda is survived by four children: Dean Podevels of Reesdburg, Barb Robinson of Prescott Valley, AZ, Karla Podevels of Medford, and Cary Podevels of Stetsonville; three grandchildren: Eric Podevels of MN, Angela Podevels of Lacrosse, and Andrew (Dr. Elizabeth Breuer) Podevels of VT. She is further survived by a great-grandchild: Ian Podevels.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; an infant granddaughter: Ella Katherine, four sisters: Annie, Minnie, Edna, and Helen, and a brother.

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