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Herman B. Froehlich, 84

Herman B. Froehlich passed away peacefully on April 19, 2017, of congestive heart failure. Herman was born in Dickinson, N.D., on Aug. 23, 1932. He grew up in Dickinson on the family farm until he left for the Army where he served in the Korean War.

Upon his return to Dickinson, he met and married Anne M. Sticka on Dec. 27, 1957. In 1960 they headed out west, intending to settle in Portland, Ore., where Anne had family. They made it to Coeur d’Alene where the car broke down and the money ran out. Herman and Anne made their home in Coeur d’Alene for the remainder of their lives.

Herman worked at Northwest Timber, Knudtsen Chevrolet, Louisiana Pacific and was self-employed for a few years as well. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and camping as a young man. He expanded to golf and perfecting his smoked meats in his retirement years.

Herman really enjoyed having a good time and telling a good joke, always the kidder. He was a longtime member of both the Eagles and Elks clubs, and he and Annie were regulars at the Garwood Saloon, making many friends over the years.

Herman is survived by his daughter, Bobbie and husband Mike; son Jay and wife Jeanie; grandchildren Alana Beck Smith (Ian), Brandon Beck, Kristopher Froehlich, and Jeanie’s daughter, Christina Hughes (Phil); and great-grandchildren Daniel, Bella, Ezra and Forrest. He is also survived by brothers, Vic, and Lee and wife Jeanette; and sister Lorraine Sykora; brothers-in-law Fred Zielie, Paul Sticka (Margaret), Vern Sticka and Terry Sticka (Cheryl); and sisters-in-law Judy Duval, Ruth Kain and Joan Elliott. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob “Jack” Froehlich and Justine Simerad Froehlich Metz; brothers Ray and Cal; and wife of 40 years, Anne M. Sticka Froehlich.

Herman lived the last 18 months at Bestland Senior Living and the family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the care and compassion he received from the staff and management.

At his request, there will be no services. We will be having a Toast to Herman at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Hayden Lake Eagles, 1520 W. Wyoming Ave., Hayden, Idaho. Donations may be made to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Herman’s online memorial and sign his guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.