Mass of Christian Burial for Alex Michael Friedt, 83, of Mott, will be 10:30 am, MT, Thursday, November 18, 2010, at St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Mott with Fr. Charles Zins officiating. Burial will be in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND at 1:00 p.m. CT on Friday, November 19, 2010.


Visitations will be from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, and one hour prior to the service on Thursday, all at St. Vincent's Catholic Church. A Rosary service will be Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the church.


Alex Michael Friedt was born in rural Hettinger County (Acme Township) on September 24, 1927, to Alexander and Anna (Hellman) Friedt. He was one of 13 children born to his parents. He attended school in the Prairie Home School District and completed the 8th grade.


Alex worked on his parents' farm until he enlisted in the Army on March 26, 1946, at Fort Snelling, MN. While in the Army he was in the Military Police and was honorably discharged on September 26, 1947. After his discharge he returned to work on his parents' farm.


On September 27, 1949, he was united in marriage to Leona Koenig at St. Stephen's Church in rural Richardton. They settled on their current farmstead in 1955. Along with their ten children, they raised grain crops, cattle and operated a dairy.


Over the years Alex was very involved in Farmers Union and was the clerk for Acme Township since 1968. He was also a member of Taylor-Skartvedt American Legion Post #71.


Another important part of Alex's life was his membership in the Knights of Columbus Council #2826. Alex currently held the position of Warden. In June 1978 Alex, and his father, seven brothers and one brother-in-law were initiated as 4th Degree Knights in Mandan, ND.


Alex and Leona retired from dairy farming in 1993 and later retired from farming but continued to live on the farm. Since retirement Alex spent time visiting with family, friends and neighbors, growing in his faith, taking care of the farmyard and helping with harvesting. Leona and Alex also spent time with their children and grandchildren and attended many of their school, church and athletic activities. Alex also enjoyed listening to old time music and playing cards with family, friends and neighbors.


Alex Friedt passed away at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mott, ND on November 14, 2010 with his family at his side.


Alex is survived by his wife Leona, their children; Delores Friedt, Bismarck, ND, Duane (Ardella) Friedt, Bismarck, Leon (Sherryl) Friedt, Mott, ND, Virginia (Michael) Jennings, Woodinville, WA, Denis (Joy) Friedt, Shell Knob, MO, Arlene (Brad) Pozarnsky, Bottineau, ND, LeRoy (Stephanie) Friedt, Bismarck, ND, Godfrey (Cathy) Friedt, Omaha, NE, Lenora Friedt, Bismarck, ND and Alex III (Myrna) Friedt, Carrington, ND; grandchildren; Shannon, Jay, Audrey, Gregory (Tara) ,Curtis, Tonya (Joe) Van Ee, Tricia, Tyler Lutz, NaTasha Lutz, Brianna, Sara, Mary, Andrew, Hannah, Mathew, Sage, Savanna, Sydney and Sierra; five step-grandchildren; Michelle, Jared, Christopher, Daniel and Chelsey; great grandchildren; Aidan, Tevyn and Kinley, his siblings; Ralph "Ray" (Mary) Friedt, William (Pat) Friedt, Victor (Josie) Friedt, Ann (Frank) Bergenheier and Val J. (Jeanette) Friedt; and aunt Margaret Frank.

Alex was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Jacob, Joseph A., Anthony "Tony", Adam, Valentine and two infant sisters, Matilda and Marie and a son-in-law, Dennis Lutz.


A Memorial will be established by his family.