Hal Freriks

Hal Freriks, age 83 of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Christian Homestead in Waupun.

Born on August 21, 1942, the son of Harvey and Kathleen (Lemmenes) Freriks, Hal grew up in Waupun and graduated from Waupun High School in 1960. On May 9, 1964, he married Donna Flier, and the couple made their home in Waupun for the rest of their married lives.

Hal proudly served his country in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, including a year of active duty at Ft. Lewis, Washington during the Berlin Crisis. He worked at Silgan Containers in Waupun until his retirement. He remained active in the 4-H Club, where he taught woodworking, and in his free time he enjoyed repairing cars. A lifetime member of First Reformed Church, he served faithfully as a deacon.

Hal is survived by his children, David Freriks, Vonda (Alan) Buchda, Steven Freriks, Linda (Tim) Haag, and Brad (Jennifer) Freriks; grandchildren Justin (Michelle) Freriks, Bryce (Margaret) Buchda, Brandt (fiancée Erin) Buchda, Brenden Buchda, Kodie (Natalie) Freriks, Heidi Haag, Joshua (special friend Abby) Haag, Mikayla (Bryce) Weiland, Corey Freriks, and Haley Freriks; and great-grandchildren Logan, Riley, and Natalie Freriks, Ellie and Leighton Buchda, and Dawson Weiland. He is also survived by his brothers Ray (Gwen) Freriks and Ken (Nancy) Freriks; sisters Judy (Rudy) Thut, Janice (Robert) Abraham, Kathy (Bruce) McMyler, Susan (Mike) Hoekstra, and Lorretta Wightman; brothers- and sisters-in-law Harlan (Sandra) Flier, Marcia (special friend Steve) Medema, and Debra (Chuck) Bille; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, in 2025; his parents, Harvey and Kathleen; his in-laws, Edward and Mildred Flier; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Freriks; a brother-in-law, Pat Wightman; and other relatives.