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John C. Friskel established the Friskel Funeral Home in Frontenac, KS in 1917. Mr. Friskel relocated the funeral home to its current location in 1937. It has undergone several renovations since, and still retains the charm of the original structure. John C. Friskel was funeral director with the firm until his death in 1978. Joe Friskel, funeral director, and son of John C. Friskel, joined the family business in 1964 and remained with the firm until his death in 1984. Paul Friskel, funeral director, and son of John C. Friskel, joined the family business and remained with the firm until moving to Iola, KS to where he purchased a funeral home. Paul later purchased a funeral home in Chanute as well that he ran for several years and is currently retired. Paul currently resides in Iola, KS. David Friskel, funeral director and son of John C. Friskel, joined the family business in 1961. The Friskel Funeral Home merged with the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in 1997. David Friskel retired in 1999, but continued to work at the funeral home on a part-time basis until 2000. David and his wife Alice currently live in Frontenac. Funeral directors currently associated with the firms operation include Joe Naylor, Kevin Fry, Shaun Jewell, David Gustin and David Grimaldi.
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