April 1, 1926  -  April 3, 2018 

Bernadette Ann Friedell, 92, of Shell Lake died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in the comfort of her home, with her family.  She was born April 1, 1926 in Stoughton, WI to George and Rosella (Lee) Furseth.  She married John Friedell on June 21, 1947 in Edgerton, WI.  Bernadette earned her Journalism degree from UW – Madison in 1948.  She worked as Public Relations Director at Gateway Technical School in Racine, WI.  She and John edited and published the Washburn County Register in Shell Lake from 1980-1989.  After receiving numerous awards from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, they sold the paper and retired in 1989.  In her retirement, she was active with the Washburn County Genealogical Society, writing poetry and short stories, gardening, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John, her daughter, Debra, her brother, Paul, and her parents.

She is survived by her son, John, Jr. of Shell Lake; a daughter, Robin (Michael) Francis of Trego; 2 granddaughters, Erica (Mark) Imm of Spooner and Margaret (Daniel Krueger) Friedell of Middleton; 3 great grandchildren, Caleb and Abigail Nutini and Owen Krueger; her sister, Gloria Kandle of Lansing, MI; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 7th at 11:00am at Salem Lutheran Church – Shell Lake with Rev. Dr. Susan Odegard officiating.  Burial will be in Northern Wisconsin Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery – Spooner.  Pallbearers are John Friedell, Jr., Michael Francis, Mark Imm, Daniel Krueger, Caleb Nutini, and Owen Krueger. 

Memorials may be directed to the Washburn County Employees Relay for Life team, under “Bernadette Friedell Memorial”. Washburn County Relay for Life - Bernadette Friedell Memorial  

Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake is serving the family. 

Last Update: Dec 16, 2018 5:44 pm CST