Kerry

Frieben

Kerry Jason Frieben, age 54 of Three Rivers, MI passed away at his home unexpectedly on Sunday, November 1, 2026. He was born in Madison, WI on April 1, 1972 the son of William and Lynn (Mangus) Frieben. Kerry attended Portage Northern High School and was part of the 1990 graduating class. On August 21, 1993 he would marry his sweetheart, Angela Brockway, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Portage, MI. Kerry and Angie had 29 wonderful years together, until her passing in 2022.

Kerry truly cared about the well-being of others. He was a social worker for over 20 years, donating his time and energy to the Community of Mental Health, Summit Point, AFC homes in Allegan, and Goshen Hospital. During this time, he would skip his lunch breaks, and go door to door, spreading the word of the Bible. Mental health, physical health, and spiritual health were important to Kerry. Read, illustrate, and apply. Three easy steps he abided by during his daily readings.

Kerry was known for his culinary skills, creating gourmet meals with Angie in the kitchen. His burgers, duck chili, and dinner parties just to name a few. Being one with nature was always on his list; fishing, taking walks in the woods, Lake Michigan in New Buffalo, and traveling the country bird watching. Kerry often would be seen sitting on his Zen deck, surrounded by plants and nature. He was a poet, writing at a young age and having some of his work published; and many more poems that were given to Angie. Kerry and Angie loved taking trips to Miller Auditorium to watch Phantom of the Opera and listening to The Police on the car ride back.

Kerry is survived by his mother, Lynn Frieben; his two children, Savvy Desdemona and Zachary (Arminda) Frieben; his best buddy, Mackie the cat; his brother, Brian Frieben; and many extended families and friends. He was preceded in passing by his father, William; and his beautiful wife, Angie Frieben.

Visitation for Kerry will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026 from 10am until 11am at the Eickhoff Funeral Home (311 W Main St., Mendon, MI 49072). A graveside service will follow at 12pm at Leonidas Cemetery (53000 Fulton Road, Leonidas, MI 49066). It is suggested that donations made in memory of Kerry, be directed to his family. Condolences and memories can be expressed to his family at eickhofffuneralhome.com