Velda K. Frieden

January 27, 1938 - September 28, 2018

A Funeral Service for Velda was held on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Shickley, Nebraska. Pastor James Moll officiated the service. Organist, Stanley Johnson, accompanied the congregation as they sang “To God Be The Glory”, “I Am But A Stranger Here” and “Because He Lives”. Casket Bearers included Conley Frieden, Wade Walters, Mike Walters, Gail Griess, Ron Fitzke, Whitney Walters and Scott Schlegel. A Graveside Service was conducted at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Shickley, Nebraska following the Funeral Service. In Lieu of Flowers - Memorials were suggested to the Orphan Grain Train, 601 W. PHILLIP AVE. PO BOX 1466 - Norfolk, NE 68702 or Mission Central, 40755 Co Hwy E16, Mapleton, IA 51034. Velda Kathryn Margaret (Renken) Frieden was born January 27, 1938 to Jurgen and Margaret (Frerichs) Renken in Le Mars, Iowa. She passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018 at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, NE at the age of 80. Velda was baptized February 20, 1938 at Christ Lutheran Church in rural Le Mars, Iowa and was also confirmed there on April 22, 1951. She chose 1 Corinthians 6:20 as her confirmation verse. The church was a very big part of Velda’s life while young and throughout her life. Growing up Velda’s parents only spoke German at home and when she began school she only spoke the German language. Attending K-8 grades at Grant #5 not only did she need to learn what was being taught but also learn to speak English at the same time. Velda graduated from Le Mars Central High School in May 1956. On October 2, 1966 Velda married Earl Dean Frieden of Shickley, NE at Christ Lutheran church rural Le Mars, Iowa. They were blessed with two children Conley Quinn Frieden and Camella Lenee (Frieden) Walters. Earl Dean and Velda made their home in Shickley since marriage and Velda was very active in her church congregation. Velda served 50 plus years as the office secretary at Zion Lutheran Church in Shickley, Nebraska and continued to serve until her health would no longer allow her to do so. Velda also taught Sunday School for over 25 years, vacation bible school, sang in the church choir, regularly attended bible classes, and was active with the Zion Ladies Group. Velda loved serving the Lord and the church, shopping, crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy, and attending all activities her children and grandchildren were involved in while growing up. Velda showed great pride and joy babysitting her grandchildren Wade and Whitney for many years when they were young. The most important things in her life were her faith in Jesus Christ, God, Her Family, Friendship, and Strong Values. Velda is preceded in death by her parents Jurgen and Margaret (Frerichs) Renken, brother-in-law Earl Lubben, brother-in-law Claton Frieden, and brother-in-law Gerald Crone. She is survived by her husband Earl Dean Frieden, son Conley Frieden, daughter Camella and Husband Mike Walters, Grandson Wade and wife Abby Walters and, granddaughter Whitney Walters all of Shickley, NE, sister Vernice and brother-in-law Norbert Seebach of Sioux City, IA, sister Verona Lubben of Le Mars, IA, sister-in-law Sherrill Crone of Hastings, NE, sister-in-law Ila and Wayne Nelson of Hastings, NE, sister-in-law Opal and Lawrence Griess of Sutton, NE, sister-in-law Barbara Frieden of York, NE, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.