Gerald L. Fris

Gerald L. Fris 83, of Mill Spring, MO, passed away on January 13, 2023. Born April 25, 1939, in Joliet, Illinois, he obtained a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Illinois in 1961. In 1977, Jerry married Frieda (Walz), and were blessed with seven children. Jerry is survived by his wife Frieda; six children, Amanda (Brian) Davis, Veronica Fris, Loretta (Gary) Snider, Teresa (Ray) Shank, Zachary Fris, and Caroline (Matt) Gore; and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Claudia Klohr, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Fred, and son Gregory. Jerry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be truly missed. A funeral mass was held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 18, 2023, at St. Catherine’s of Siena Parish in Piedmont, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Jerry's memory to Subiaco Abbey: the website link is: https://www.countrymonks.org/memorial-gifts or you can mail to Subiaco Abbey Memorials, 405 N Subiaco Ave., Subiaco, AR 72865, or the Parkinson's Foundation (parkinson.org), or the American Heart Association (heart.org).  Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gerald L. Fris, please visit our floral store.