Jack Steven Frihauf, 87, of Wiggins, Colorado, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Westminster, Colorado. He was born August 18, 1936 in Wheatland, Wyoming to George Jacob Frihauf and Vera Mae Anderson.

He attended school in Wiggins, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He graduated in 1954. He farmed with his dad and brothers south of Wiggins and served in the Army National Guard for six years. He met his wife, Patricia Westhoff, at a school dance and they were married on May 27,1959 at the Sacred Heart Church in Roggen.

He farmed in the Wiggins area for six years, during which time he had four children who were the joy of his life. In 1967, the family moved to a farm in Kersey.  When the opportunity presented itself, he moved to the Byers area where he farmed until he retired in 2008.

Jack was active in the community, serving on church boards, the Leader Volunteer Fire Department, and on the school board for nine years, as president for seven. He and Pat loved to bowl in league, to square dance, and to travel. His favorite place to travel was Maui, Hawaii. He loved the mountains, and the cabin in Grand Lake, and was an avid fly fisherman. He golfed with his brothers-in-law and son.

In retirement, he loved to watch his many grandchildren in their sports and school activities. He also enjoyed his trips to Blackhawk, his fishing trips to Red Feather Lakes, and playing Farkle with his brothers, Glen and Gary. He also enjoyed Farkle and cards with the regular group at JoAnn's house.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Anita Reiber, his brothers, Robert Frihauf and Louis Frihauf, and great grandson, Gabriel Frihauf.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia, his brothers, Gary (Barbara) Frihauf, and Glen (Barb) Frihauf, his children, Judy Cummings, Karen (Wes) Keller, Daniel (Shelley) Frihauf, Brenda Anderson, his grandchildren, Joe (Kathleen) Vassios, Ben (Priscilla) Cummings, Tom Cummings, Megan (Rolf) Schuster, Mike (Kristi) Norris, Annie (Kevin) Norris, Lucas (Aleta) Norris, Tioma Frihauf, Losha Frihauf, Nathan (Shelly) Frihauf, Lauren Frihauf, Aaron (Kennedy) Anderson, Wesley (Molly) Anderson, Amy (Bryan) Moak, many great grandchildren, and his faithful dog, Rudy.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Wiggins with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 AM. The graveside service will be in Hoyt Cemetery following mass with a lunch reception to be held after the graveside service at Our Lady of Lourdes.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gabriel Frihauf Fund, C/O Heer Mortuary, 225 E. Platte Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701.