Arla Rae Fricke Obituary
We bid farewell to Arla Rae Fricke (Bemidji, Minnesota), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 23, 2025 at the age of 85. Arla touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Batz and Elva Batz (Janssen); her daughter Donita; her brother Ron Batz; her parents-in-law, Otmar and Ruth Fricke; and her in-laws, Eldon, Evelyn Fricke and Wendell Fricke.
She is survived by: her husband Russ Fricke; her siblings, Sharon McCaulley (Dave) and Verle Batz; her children, Shane Fricke (Patty), Denise Fricke and Lonne Fricke; her grandchildren, Sarah Lindholm (John), Michael Fricke, Melissa Piere (Eric), Kari Keprios (Jason), Kacey Malterud (John Hudson) and Faith Fricke; and her great grandchildren, Cameron, Kayleigh Lindholm, Ethan Piere and Charlie Keprios.
