Peter G. Friess

Peter G. Friess, 82, of Fond du Lac, died peacefully, Saturday, May 30, 2026 at his daughter’s home. He was born November 25, 1943 in Fond du Lac, the son of George and Dorothy (Driefurst) Friess.

Pete attended St. Mary’s Elementary School in Fond du Lac and graduated from Goodrich High School in 1963. On October 3, 1964 he married Susan M. Lemke in Fond du Lac. Pete served an apprenticeship and then worked at Giddings & Lewis for over 40 years. He was a past president of Fond du Lac Eagles Aerie #270.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping in his younger days. In his later years he enjoyed his backyard that he called his bird and animal sanctuary, where he watched turkey, squirrels, and many birds and one spike buck. He loved watching the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers. He also enjoyed his Thursday morning breakfast with his G&L guys.

He is survived by his wife, Susan; daughter, Vicky (special friend, Daniel Bloemers) Redeker; son, Douglas Friess; grandchildren, Lacie Friess, Sara Mathers, Allison Redeker, and Riley Redeker; great grandchildren, Colton Sabel, Tayden Friess, Aryanna Sparks, and Ryker Diels; brothers, Tom (Lorna) Friess and Mike (Linda) Friess; sisters-in-law, Sandy Odekirk, Sherry (Bob) Schaub, and Shelly (Dale) Simon; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Joel Ryan, long-time neighbor, Lou Bird, and his four legged best buddy, Coco. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Jo Friess; brother, Gary (Bev) Friess; brother-in-law, Donald Odekirk.

At Pete’s request there will be no services and cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at Fond du Lac Eagles Club, 515 N Park Avenue in Fond du Lac.

Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 North Park Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com