Beatrice Friedrich Obituary

I had the pleasure of meeting Beatrice after my grandfather suggested I look her up when he learned I had moved to Skokie. She was a cousin to my grandmother Edith (Bell) Langenfeld and visited her in the summers in Chilton, Wisconsin. The last time I talked to her was just after her 90th birthday celebration and she was still happy and excited about the event. I still think of her.

Hi Moi,

I miss you. I still turn my head to look for you. I still have that knee jerk reaction to call and ask you something. Then I remember. And then I just talk. Isn't it funny how as I get older I realize more about how and who you really were (are). And how much you loved. Thank you for your lessons especially the ones I'm still learning, but most of all thank you for giving me three wonderful brothers who will do anything for me. I find you in each of them.

Love, your late bloomer, Jean

Mom, It is almost a year and I think about you often. I continue to experience life's little wonders and go to call Bea. I guess I could just pretend to call and talk knowing that you are listening at all times, but I miss your rambling rejoinders. The combining of short phrases, the use of obscure relatives first names,and the complete disregard for antecedents which was your trademark. We were often lost and wondered where you were verbally transporting us. But in your own inimitable fashion you lucidly grabbed us back just as we meandered off course and righted our orientation so that we understood your soliloquy. We missed you at Christmas though we tried to fake it without you.You would be proud of Greg as he patiently orchestrates the updating of the house.Your daughter Jean continues to be our compass as we proceed into the unknowns without you. Your son Louis is as organized and directed as ever helping us wend our way through the financial slalom course that was you. I know you are proud of them but we all miss our rudder as we sail on. Fill our sails with your love and help us through life's squalls. I promise I'll get those thank-you notes done before the 7th of March. Bill

I want to wish my sympathies to all family and friends of Beatrice Friedrich. I never knew her. Time after time, as I visit Legacy to check on my friend, Mike Watson, I see her photo. What a beautiful woman! Her face shines with the love of God! May the Lord continue to comfort you and know that your loved one is continuing to look after you, even in death. Death is only a doorway to the other side of eternity. We live in eternity now but only see the physical. Blessings and peace to you all, Julie

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the entire family. Please know that the God of all comfort will give you the strength to get through this time in your lives. 1Corinthians 1:3

Psalm 30:5 Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.



Aunt Beatrice, I understand what the scripture means, but why does the night seem so long?

Ma Mere, Boy do we miss you and your effervescent joie de vie.I can't believe how many times we think of and miss you on a daily basis. I thank you with all of my heart for being there for Alex, Chris, and Kate. Those grandkids loved you with all the zest of your boundless energy. They continue to be grateful for the lessons learned at family dinners, vacations, and their one on one time with their Grandmother Bea.The epitome of your legacy was Christmas. It was every bit as magical as 125 Woodstock. Alex, Cristina, Chris,andKate hummed with holiday excitement as they restrained themselves from the "pagan display" under the tree while the adults slowly ate their Christmas eve dinner. You were a wonderful mother with great values that live on despite your physical demise. I love and miss you and relish every one of those monologue telephone calls where my duty was to listen while you spoke of many wonderful relationships, family interactions, and your oft heard pleas for fairness and justice in our world. I just wanted you to know that even though I can't call you, I'm still thinking of you and hope you flap your new won wings near my stubborn head to keep me on the straight and narrow. Love you Moi, Bill

Dear Bill, Greg,Barb & Jean. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of my Chicago Mom Aunt Bea. I have such fond memories of the wonderful times we all had together at your house with Uncle Lou and Aunt Bea. They were the greatest! Aunt Bea was so wonderful to my mom Aunt Ruth, during here long stay in the nursing home before she died. I am sorry that I cannot be there with you all but I just had shoulder surgery to repair damage I sustained in a motor cycle accident last October. I hope that all of you and your families are doing well. Please keep in touch and send me your address and contact numbers and E-mail address so that I may stop in and see you in the near future. God bless, your cousin Mike Liebmann