Kerry M. Friedt, age 57, of Mott, ND passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at his home in Mott.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 10:30 am at St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Mott.  Fr. Stephen Folorunso will officiate with burial at Sunnyslope Cemetery in Mott.

Visitation is on Sunday, November 25 ^th from 4:00pm until the time of the Rosary and Wake Service at 6:00pm all at St. Vincent's in Mott.

KERRY MICHAEL FRIEDT was born in Elgin, ND on August 13, 1961, the youngest of five children born to Jacob A. and Emma M. (Klein) Friedt.  He graduated from Mott Lincoln High School in 1979, then farmed and ranched with his dad and brother, Robert.  After his parents moved into Mott, Kerry and Robert took over the operation.   Kerry also worked at Standard Oil, The Mott Equity, and Fitterer Oil, all the while continuing to help with the farming and ranching.  Over the years, he also worked for various farmers and ranchers in the area.

He married Donna Pekas in 1981, and to this union three children were born, Melissa, Michael, and Mason.  Kerry loved to cook and was in to collecting antiques, especially toy antiques.   He was a great gardener and loved taking care of his lawn.

Kerry is survived by his children Melissa (Craig) Miller, Mott, ND; Michael (Colette) Friedt, Mott, ND; and Mason (Jade) Friedt, Regent, ND; grandchildren Rhett, Rebecca, and Reese Miller, Willa Friedt, and Rowan, Kyia, and Evelyn Friedt; brother Robert (Cheryl) Friedt, Avondale, AZ; sisters Roberta Frieze, Bismarck, ND; Kathy (Mick) Wangsvick, Mott, ND; and Karen (Dave) Pekas, Hettinger, ND; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob A. and Emma M. (Klein) Friedt, and brother-in-law Leo Frieze.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.