Joan Frisch, 76, of Humphrey, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 16, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey with Father Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Monday, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, with a vigil service at 7:00 PM, at the church. Visitation will continue Tuesday, from 9:00 AM until service time, all at the church. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Cornlea, Nebraska.

Joan Marie Frisch was born on December 20, 1946, in Humphrey to Wilfred and Romana (Herchenbach) Hemmer, the oldest of nine children. She attended elementary school at Sacred Heart in Cornlea and graduated from Humphrey High School in 1965. Joan married Kenneth "Kenny" Frisch on October 4, 1969, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay, Nebraska. Joan and Kenny lived on a farm by Cornlea, where they raised their four children.

Joan was strong in her faith and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed reading, crocheting hot pads, gardening, collecting dolls, and babysitting her great nieces and nephews. Her greatest joy in the last years was her beloved grandson Andy, who lived with her for the last ten years.

Joan is survived by:
Son: Kevin (Jo Starzec) Frisch of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Jeanette (Kevin Klevemann) Frisch of Columbus, NE
Grandson: Andy Frisch of Humphrey, NE
Brother: Dick (Evelyn) Hemmer of Humphrey, NE
Brother: Don (Denise) Hemmer of The Villages, FL
Brother: Allan (Mary Kay) Hemmer of Bentonville, AR
Sister: Jolene (Dave) Boothby of Clovis, CA
Sister: Jane (Roy) Schumacher of Scottsdale, AZ
Sister: Peg (Dale) Olmer of Columbus, NE
Sister: Sue (Randy) Smith of Shelby, NE
Brother-in-law: Jack (Gail) Kessler of Columbus, NE
Numerous nieces, nephew, great nieces, & great nephews

Joan was preceded in death by:
Parents: Wilfred & Romana Hemmer
Husband: Kenneth Frisch
Daughter: Karla Frisch
Son: Jerry Frisch
Sister: Debra Kessler

Service Folder Information
I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I've found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembering joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with time of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now; He set me free.



In Loving Memory Of

Joan Frisch

Born
Friday, December 20, 1946
Humphrey, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Friday, May 12, 2023
Humphrey, Nebraska

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:00 AM
St. Francis Catholic Church
Humphrey, Nebraska

Celebrant
Father Eric Olsen

Lectors
Courtney Smith
Brooke Krings
Kelsey Kessler

Music
Jill Werner

Casket Bearers
James Hemmer
Ron Hemmer
Aaron Hemmer
Michael Boothby
Jeff Olmer
Carter Smith
Casey Kessler
Abe Schumacher

Interment
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Cornlea, Nebraska