Merle Ray Friesen Obituary
The memory of Merle Ray Friesen (American Falls, Idaho), who passed away on September 28, 2025 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merle Ray Friesen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his mother Katherine Friesen. He is survived by: his father Edwin Friesen; his wife Marsha Friesen (Hoffer); his children, Kimberly Ruff (Friesen), Jared Friesen and Mica Leisy (Friesen); his grandchildren, Tanner, Wyatt Ruff (Brittany), Tyler, Logan Friesen, Kolter, Paige and Kate Leisy; his sister Barbara Enns (Friesen); and his brother-in-law Don Enns.
Viewing will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Davis-Rose Funeral Home (170 Idaho St, American Falls, ID 83211). Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Aberdeen First Mennonite Church (381 W Washington Ave, Aberdeen, ID 83210). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at the Homestead Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Trinity Christian School, the institution he worked so faithfully to establish and support, in honor of his legacy of faith and education. Contributions may be made online at https://trinitychristianidaho.com.
